Solar Energy on Earth

The area of Earth that receives the most solar radiation is the equator. Why?

• Sunlight reflects off water more powerfully at the equator.

• Near the equator, sunlight strikes Earth's surface at a low angle.

• In latitudes near the equator, sunlight strikes Earth's Surface at a nearly 90 degree angle year round.

At latitudes near the North Pole and South Pole, sunlight strikes Earth's surface at a low angle. This causes which effect?

• The poles receive more energy than anywhere else on Earth.

• There is more sunlight per unit of surface area.

• Santa must use lights all day and night in the North Pole from June to September.

• The poles receive very little energy per unit of surface area.

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some of it is absorbed by the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a benefit of solar energy?

• It is a non-renewable resource

• It produces harmful emissions

• It is a renewable resource

• It is only available at night

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What type of energy are they collecting?

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Hydroelectric Energy

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Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?

• It's cheaper than fossil fuels

• The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
  

• Solar energy recharges batteries

• All of them

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When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some is absorbed by land and water.

• True

• False

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When Earth receives energy from the Sun, the energy is spread evenly over Earth.

• True

• False

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The higher the albedo of a material, the more solar energy will reflect.

• True

• False

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How an area absorbs and releases thermal energy from the Sun depending upon its physical characteristics is which of the following?

• Conduction

• Latitude

• Albedo

• Rate of Absorption