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6:INSOLATION.B EXAM QUESTIONS

Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation

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-Guarantee passing score -21 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Is average air temp increasing or decreasing during a solar energy surplus?

Answer:

Increasing. More energy in, less out.

Question 2: High angle the light is concentrated, strong. Low angle is what?

Answer:

Diffuse , weak, spread out over an area.Question 3: Name the dates where duration of insolation is maximum, and minimum, here in NYS.

Answer:

June 21 max., December 21 min. 15 hrs day/9 hrs night, vs 9/15

Question 4: Explain how seasonal variation effects energy receipt.

Answer:

Summer entails high angle of insolation, hot. Winter calls for low angle, low intensity, cold.

Question 5: Why the six week time temperature lag?

Answer:

Earth the rock takes time to absorb and then re-radiate EM radiation.

Question 6: Latitude and Season together impact which two insolation variables?

Answer:

Angle and Duration of Insolation.

Question 7: State the two general ways that insolation can vary.

Answer:

1) Intensity (strength) and 2) duration.Question 8: Can you complete pages 110 and 111, all multiple choice questions, 11-31?

Answer:

Complete and remit correct answers to the instructor!!

Question 9: Why are the Tropics always hot?

Answer:

High angle of insolation, high intensity, hot.

Question 10: Name the minimum angle of insolation.

Answer:

Zero degrees, no light.

Question 11: What month of the year is it hottest or coldest?

Answer:

The Solstice plus six (6) weeks. Or, August 1st for hottest, February 1st for coldest.

Question 12: Name the maximum angle of insolation.

Answer:

Zenith, 90 degrees, directly over head. Minimal refraction or reflection of insolation as light passes through less atmosphere.

Question 13: Define Insolation:

Answer:

Incoming Solar Radiation.Question 14: When will you be enjoying greater intensity of insolation, when you have a long shadow or a short shadow?

Answer:

Short shadow. High angle of insolation, high intensity, hot.

Question 15: Why are the Poles always cold?

Answer:

Low angle of insolation, low intensity, cold. Increased refraction and reflection of insolation as light must pass through more atmosphere.

Question 16: How does change in Latitude effect intensity of insolation?

Answer:

Latitude where Sun is at zenith, angle of insolation = 90 degrees has max energy. Polar region with 24 hours of night has minimal energy receipt.Question 17: Is average air temp increasing or decreasing during a solar energy deficit?

Answer:

Decreasing. More energy out, less in.

Question 18: Describe duration of insolation.

Answer:

How long the Sun is out.Question 19: If angle of insolation is 90 degrees at 10 degrees North, what is the angle of insolation at the Equator or 20 degrees North?

Answer:

80 Degrees is the angle of insolation as angle decreases one degree for every one degree north or south that one travels away from the solar zenith.

Question 20: What time will the air temperature be hottest each day if there are no overriding factors?

Answer:

Solar noon plus two (2) hours.

Question 21: How does time of day effect energy receipt?

Answer:

Sunrise & sunset = low angle, low intensity, cold. Solar noon = high angle, high intensity, hot.