Angle of Insolation Earth Science

The various forms of electromagnetic energy are distinguished from one another by their

• temperature

• wavelengths

• longitudinal wave properties

• speed of travel

Electromagnetic energy that reaches the Earth from the Sun is called

• insolation

• conduction

• specific heat

• terrestrial radiation

An object that is a good absorber of electromagnetic energy is also a good

• reflector of electromagnetic energy

• refractor of electromagnetic energy

• radiator of electromagnetic energy

• convector of electromagnetic energy

Which type of surface would most likely be the best reflector of electromagnetic energy?

• dark-colored and rough

• dark-colored and smooth

• light-colored and rough

• light-colored and smooth

In which list are the forms of electromagnetic energy arranged in order from longest to shortest wavelengths?

• gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light

• radio waves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays

• x-rays, infrared rays, blue light, gamma rays

• infrared rays, radio waves, blue light, red light

What happens to the angle of insolation on June 21 between solar noon and 6 p.m. in New York State?

• It decreases steadily.

• It increases steadily.

• It remains the same

• It first increases and then decreases.

Which diagram shows the angle of insolation that would produce the greatest intensity of insolation at a location in New York State?

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The coldest climates on Earth are found at the polar regions because the polar regions

• absorb the most insolation

• are usually farthest from the Sun

• receive the shortest duration of insolation

• receive the lowest angle of insolation

Which statement best explains why the angle of insolation received at any Earth location changes in a cyclic pattern throughout the year?

• The Sun's orbit around Earth is an ellipse.

• Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse.

• The Sun rotates on a tilted axis while revolving around Earth.

• Earth rotates on a tilted axis while revolving around the Sun.

The length of time that daylight is received at a location during one day is called the location's

• angle of insolation

• intensity of insolation

• duration of insolation

• eccentricity of insolation