Radiation Study Guide

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to long-term patterns
• Weather and climate are the same thing
• Weather only includes temperature, while climate includes all weather variables
• Weather refers to short-term conditions in a specific area, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature, precipitation.

What is climatology?

• The scientific study of climate
• The study of outer space
• The study of ancient civilizations
• The study of rocks and minerals

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Why does climate change at different latitudes?

• Climate changes due to variations in the amount of sunlight received
• Climate changes due to the amount of rainfall
• Climate changes due to the distance from the equator
• Climate changes due to the rotation of the Earth

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Define radiant energy (radiation).

• Energy transmitted through sound waves
• Energy transmitted through smell
• Energy transmitted through physical contact
• Energy that travels in rays or waves

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Give an example of something that gives off radiant energy.

• A glass of water

• The sun
• Lightbulb

• Stove

Are our seasons due to distance from the Sun or the tilt of Earth’s axis?

• distance from the Sun
• the phase of the Moon
• the rotation of the Earth
• the tilt of Earth’s axis

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Define solar angle.

• Angle between the moon and the horizon
• Angle between the sun and the ground
• Angle between the clouds and the horizon
• Angle at which radiant energy strikes a surface

What are the three things that could affect solar angle?

• Altitude, wind speed, and precipitation
• Color of the sky, temperature, and humidity
• Distance from the equator, cloud cover, and air pressure
• Time of day, time of year, and latitude

When would we get the highest solar angle in Keller?

• June 21st, Noon

• December 21st, Sunrise/Sunset

• May 21st, Noon

• October 21st, Sunrise/sunset

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When would we get the lowest solar angle in Keller?

• June 21st, Noon

• December 21st, Sunrise/Sunset

• May 21st, Noon

• October 21st, Sunrise/sunset

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