Insolation

Which diagram best represents how greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trap heat energy?

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Study the Insolation graph provided. During what time of each day does an Earth location receive the greatest amount of insolation?

• midnight

• noon

• all morning

• all afternoon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Study the Insolation graph provided. During what dates would the same amount of insolation be shared?

• approximately June 21st

• approximately September 21st

• approximately December 21st

• approximately March 21st

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Study the diagrams. Which insolation angle location would be receiving the most intense energy?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Study the diagrams. Select the insolation angle location that would cast the longest shadow.

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which square meter of these natural areas would most likely absorb the most insolation during a clear day?

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Examine this image carefully. This little girl's shadow is pointing to the northwest. From which direction is the Sun's insolation coming from based on this information?

• northeast

• southwest

• northwest

• southeast

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

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

When does the maximum insolation occur in New York State?

• December 21

• June 21

• March 21

• September 21

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6