Insolation quiz review

Insolation Quiz Review

Study: Insolation Study Guide and Solstices & Equinoxes Packets

What’s the Difference in terms of absorbing solar radiation?

• Black shingles will absorb more

Light shingles willbe cooler

How does energy from the sun get to Earth?

• Electromagentic Waves

Ultraviolet vs. InfraredShort, but strong Waves

Long & Weak Waves

Convection

• Caused by density differences

Good absorbers are good radiators of energy

• Solar panels heat up quickly, but cool off fast

Conduction

• Not too smart• Those molecules are going to collide

1st Day of Summer in Northern Hemisphere

Why is it warmer at the equator then the Poles?

Short waves in, but long waves get trapped

Angle of Insolation and Seasons NYS

• A= Summer• B= Fall/ Spring• C=Winter

A= 71.5 Degrees

B= 48 Degrees

C = 24.5 Degrees

Equinox

Altitude of Sun June 21st Estimate Latitude

23.5 degrees N latitudewill have direct or a 90 degreeAngle of insolation42 degrees N latitude

will have about a 70 degreeangle of insolation

60 degrees N latitudewill have about a 30 degreeAngle of insolation

Seasons

June 21st

March 21stDec 21st

Sept 21st