Angle of insolation Practice

What does the term "Insolation" stand for?

• Incoming Solar Radiation

• Insulation Material

• Internal Solar Reflection

• Incoming Sound Radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is insolation?

• Energy received from the sun

• Energy produced by the moon

• Energy stored in the earth

• Energy generated by plants

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does Earth's shape influence insolation?

• It causes uniform distribution of sunlight.

• It leads to varying angles of sunlight.

• It increases the distance from the sun.

• It has no effect on insolation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which factor is responsible for the change in insolation during different seasons?

• Earth's distance from the sun

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's shape

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is meant by "insolation"?

• Isolation of heat

• Incoming solar radiation

• Insulation of buildings

• Intensity of sound

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At what angle do the sun's rays hit the equator?

• 45º

• 60º

• 90º

• 30º

Which of the following statements is true about insolation at the equator?

• It is the lowest

• It is the highest

• It is the same as at the poles

• It varies greatly

What is the term used to describe the incoming solar radiation?

• Insolation

• Insulation

• Isolation

• Insolvency

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes the angle of insolation to change?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• Moon's orbit

• Sun's rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the effect of the sun's position on shadow length?

• No effect

• Shadows are longer when the sun is higher

• Shadows are longer when the sun is lower

• Shadows are the same length regardless of the sun's position

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2