Insolation and Seasons

Front

What is the relationship between the time of maximum insolation and the time of maximum temperature in New York State?

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The time of maximum temperature is always AFTER the time of maximum insolation

Front

Why do tropical regions near the Earth's equator have the warmest climates?

Back

These regions have the greatest angle of insolation throughout the year.

Front

Which statement does not explain why New York State experiences changing seasons?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours

Front

Characteristics of a substance that absorbs the most energy when covering a house's exterior.

Back

Dark colored and rough textured

Front

On what line of latitude is the sun at a 90^o angle of incidence on March 21?

Back

Equator

Front

The greatest duration of insolation in Jamestown occurs when the Sun appears to travel along what path?

Back

Path A (June 21)

Front

What type of heat transfer does this picture represent?

Back

radiation

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

Equinox

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equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

Front

What is the longest day of the year? Options: winter solstice, summer solstice, fall equinox, spring equinox

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summer solstice