Variations in air temperatures

Radiation emitted from the SUN is called ________ radiation.

• wave

• longwave

• shortwave

• shorewave

Radiation emitted from the EARTH'S SURFACE is called _______ radiation.

• wave

• longwave

• shortwave

• shorewave

Solar radiation is more concentrated during which time of the day?

• Before & after midday

• Midday

• Before sunrise

Temperature is at the LOWEST at which time of the day?

• Before & after midday

• Midday

• Before sunrise

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of ______ degrees.

• 23.1

• 23. 23.5

• 23.7

• 23.9

According to the photo, in June (red box) , the ______ HEMISPHERE leans more TOWARDS the sun, receives more direct solar radiation.

• eastern

• northern

• southern

• western

In June, Northern hemisphere leans more towards the sun, receives more direct solar radiation and experiences ________ temperatures.

• higher

• lower

• moderate

According to the photo, in June (red oval shape), _________ HEMISPHERE leans AWAY from the sun.

• Eastern

• Northern

• Southern

• Western

According to the photo, in DECEMBER (red oval shape), Northern hemisphere LEANS AWAY from the sun, receives _____ direct solar radiation.

• less

• more

• moderate

In DECEMBER, Southern hemisphere LEANS more TOWARDS the sun, receives more direct solar radiation and experiences ______ temperatures.

• higher

• lower

• moderate