3/27: Seasons and Insolation Review
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is insolation?
Back
Insolation refers to the amount of solar radiation received by a given area over a specific time period.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Earth's tilt in relation to seasons?
Back
The Earth's tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the length of shadows as the sun moves across the sky?
Back
Shadows are longest when the sun is low in the sky (morning and evening) and shortest when the sun is directly overhead.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
At which location is the sun directly overhead during the equinoxes?
Back
The sun is directly overhead at the equator during the equinoxes (March 21 and September 23).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the zenith position of the sun?
Back
The zenith is the point in the sky directly above an observer.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the sun's path differ between summer and winter?
Back
In summer, the sun takes a higher path across the sky, resulting in longer days, while in winter, it takes a lower path, resulting in shorter days.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two equinoxes and when do they occur?
Back
The two equinoxes are the March equinox (around March 21) and the September equinox (around September 23), when day and night are approximately equal in length.
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