Solar Energy on Earth
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6th Grade
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Ruth Garcia
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the equator receive the most solar radiation?
Back
In latitudes near the equator, sunlight strikes Earth's Surface at a nearly 90 degree angle year round.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A factor that affects the rate at which thermal energy is absorbed is which of the following?
Back
Material (Land, water, etc)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which material absorbs the most solar radiation? Options: Blacktop on a playground, Water, Wood, Sand
Back
Blacktop on a playground
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The higher the specific heat of a material, the more energy is needed to change the temperature.
Back
True
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
At latitudes near the North Pole and South Pole, sunlight strikes Earth's surface at a low angle. This causes which effect?
Back
The poles receive very little energy per unit of surface area.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some energy is not reflected back into space.
Back
False
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some of it is absorbed by the atmosphere.
Back
True
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