Insolation Review

What is insolation?

• The process by which the Sun heats the Earth's surface

• The portion of the Sun’s radiation that actually reaches the surface of the Earth

• The reflection of solar radiation by the Earth's atmosphere

• The absorption of solar radiation by the Earth's oceans

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How does the angle of insolation affect the amount of energy transferred to the Earth's surface?

• The lower the angle, the more energy is transferred

• The higher the angle, the less energy is transferred

• The lower the angle, the less energy is transferred

• The angle of insolation has no effect on energy transfer

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When does the maximum insolation occur in New York State?

• December 21

• June 21

• March 21

• September 21

What property of water allows it to distribute heat over a long distance?

• Specific heat

• Convection

• Reflection

• Absorption

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Which surface type absorbs insolation more shallowly?

• Water

• Land

• Ice

• Snow

What is the effect of Earth's nearly spherical shape on the distribution of sunlight?

• It causes sunlight to be concentrated at the poles.

• It allows sunlight to be evenly distributed across the surface.

• It prevents sunlight from reaching the equator.

• It causes sunlight to only reach the northern and southern hemispheres.

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When does the sun reach its highest point in the sky, known as solar noon?

• Sunrise

• Sunset

• Midnight

• Noon

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How does latitude affect the total insolation received at a location?

• As latitude increases, insolation increases.

• As latitude decreases, insolation remains constant.

• As latitude increases, insolation decreases.

• There is no relationship between latitude and insolation.

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What is the maximum duration of insolation during the summer solstice in New York?

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

• 15 hours

• 24 hours

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Which gases in the atmosphere absorb much of the UV and infrared radiation, respectively?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Ozone and carbon dioxide

• Methane and ammonia

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