Understanding Solar Insulation Concepts

The video tutorial discusses insulation, focusing on incoming solar radiation and the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth. It explains how factors like time of day, Earth's tilt, and seasons affect insulation. The tutorial also covers how these factors influence temperature variations and the duration of sunlight exposure.

What is the highest possible angle of insulation?

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 120 degrees

What is the term for incoming solar radiation?

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Insolation

At what time of day is the angle of insulation typically the highest?

• Sunset

• Sunrise

• Noon

• Midnight

Which factor does NOT affect the angle of insulation?

• Latitude

• Time of day

• Wind speed

• Season

How does the angle of insulation change as you move away from the equator?

• It fluctuates randomly

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on insulation?

• It increases the Earth's rotation speed

• It has no effect

• It affects the altitude of the sun

• It causes uniform temperatures

Why is the sun never directly overhead in New York State?

• Due to the Earth's magnetic field

• Because of the Earth's revolution

• Due to the latitude being north of 23.5 degrees

• Because of the Earth's rotation

During which season is the sun highest in the sky in the northern hemisphere?

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

What determines the duration of insulation?

• The Earth's core temperature

• The season and latitude

• The distance from the sun

• The Earth's magnetic field

How does the duration of daylight change as you move further north in summer?

• It decreases

• It fluctuates randomly

• It remains the same

• It increases