Solar Energy on Earth

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.

Front

A factor that affects the rate at which thermal energy is absorbed is which of the following?

Back

Material (Land, water, etc)

Front

Which material absorbs the most solar radiation? Options: Blacktop on a playground, Water, Wood, Sand

Back

Blacktop on a playground

Front

The higher the specific heat of a material, the more energy is needed to change the temperature.

Back

True

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.

Front

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some energy is not reflected back into space.

Back

False

Front

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some of it is absorbed by the atmosphere.

Back

True

Front

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some is absorbed by land and water.

Back

True

Front

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, is the energy spread evenly over Earth?

Back

False

Front

A light color has a higher albedo than a dark color.

Back

True