MC Insolation and Angle of Incidence

The angle at which the sun's rays hit Earth's surface

• Angle of Incidence

• Normal Line

• Noon

• Insolation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The part of the sun's radiation that is received by Earth; also called solar energy

• insolation

• direct rays

• angle of incidence

• arc

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The relative strength of the sun's radiation intersecting a specific area of Earth in a specific amount of time

• intensity of insolation

• angle of incidence

• duration of insolation

• direct rays

The angle at which the Sun's rays hit Earth's surface.

(a)  

The part of the Sun's radiation that is received by Earth.

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Imagine you drew a dot on the paper. At which location would the dot receive the most intense amount of light?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Imagine you drew a dot on the paper. At which angle would the dot receive the LEAST intense amount of light?

• A

• B

• C

The best explanation as to why the tropical regions near the Earth's equator have the warmest climates would be:

• These regions are closes of the sun

• These regions have the smallest angle of insolation throughout the year

• These regions experience more tropical storms

• These regions have the longest duration of insolation throughout the year

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As the angle of incidence increases the amount of insolation...

• increases

• decreases

• stays constant

• depends on other factors

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1