Vocabulary - Energy and Seasons

Front

What are greenhouse gases?

Back

Methane, carbon dioxide, water vapor

Front

What type of radiation is given off by the Earth?

Back

Infrared radiation

Front

What type of surfaces absorb more radiation?

Back

Dark, rough surfaces

Front

What type of surfaces reflect more radiation?

Back

Light, smooth surfaces

Front

How does insolation change with angle and duration?

Back

Insolation increases when angle and duration increase; decreases when angle and duration decrease.

Front

How does insolation vary with location?

Back

Less insolation as you move towards poles and away from the equator.

Front

When is the sun highest and warmest during the day?

Back

At noon.

Front

How does the angle of the sun change with seasons?

Back

Angle increases from Winter to Summer and decreases from Summer to Winter.

Front

What are the temperature and sun angle in winter?

Back

Winter is cold with a small sun angle.

Front

What is the sun's angle and temperature in summer?

Back

Summer is hot with a large sun angle.