Earth Sun Relationship

Draw arrows on the model to show how insolation changes when the ice caps get smaller.

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What happens when CO₂ and other greenhouse gases increase in our atmosphere?

• The average global temperature decreases

• The average global temperature increases

• The Earth's magnetic field changes direction

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What is the axial tilt angle of the Earth?

• 45 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 30 degrees

What is solar radiation?

• Energy emitted by the Sun

• Particles emitted by the Sun.

• Light emitted by the Sun.

• Heat generated by the Sun.

How do Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate?

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by altering the composition of the atmosphere.

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by influencing the amount and distribution of solar radiation received by different parts of the planet.

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by causing changes in ocean currents.

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by influencing cloud formation.

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Albedo is a measure of surface reflectivity. Polar albedo is important because:

• It reflects greenhouse gases, cooling our planet

• It absorbs solar radiation, which melts the snow

• It reflects solar radiation back into space, cooling the earth

• It absorbs greenhouse gases, taking them out of circulation

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Based on the diagram, which season would the northern hemisphere be experiencing?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

• 365 days

• 24 years

• 24 weeks

• 6 months

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The start of fall and spring is called

• The equinox

• The solstice

• A leap year

• day lights savings

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The seasons are caused by........

• The elliptical orbit of the earth

• The sun gets hotter at certain times of year.

• The earth is tilted on its axis

• Year rotates every 24 hours

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