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Latitude and the Sun

Latitude and the Sun

Question 1 of 14

1

The equator is at _____ degrees.

Select one of the following:

  • 23.5

  • 90

  • 0

Explanation

Question 2 of 14

1

The poles are found at ______ degrees latitude.

Select one of the following:

  • 90

  • 23.5

  • 0

Explanation

Question 3 of 14

1

According to the data... if the angle of sunlight increases then...

Select one of the following:

  • energy hitting the Earth increases

  • energy hitting the Earth decreases

  • distance from the Earth increases

  • it is an equinox all over the Earth

Explanation

Question 4 of 14

1

On June 21st the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer because...

Select one of the following:

  • there are more greenhouse gases in June

  • the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun

  • the angle of sunlight is less direct

  • the sun is closer to the Earth

Explanation

Question 5 of 14

1

According to the data which latitude would be warmest all year round?

Select one of the following:

  • tropics

  • equator

  • poles

Explanation

Question 6 of 14

1

The equator is the warmest because it...

Select one of the following:

  • receives more direct sunlight at lower angles

  • receives less direct sunlight at lower angles

  • receives less direct sunlight at higher angles

  • receives more direct sunlight at higher angles

Explanation

Question 7 of 14

1

According to the data this latitude line receives the least amount of energy...

Select one of the following:

  • tropics

  • arctic

  • equator

Explanation

Question 8 of 14

1

According to the data the northern tropics are warmest, or receive the most energy on ...

Select one of the following:

  • June 21

  • March 21

  • December 21

Explanation

Question 9 of 14

1

Describe the relationships between sunlight angle and solar energy.

Select one of the following:

  • the lower the angle the higher the energy

  • the higher the angle the higher the energy

  • the higher the angle the lower the energy

Explanation

Question 10 of 14

1

According to the data, the distance from the Earth to the sun...

Select one of the following:

  • has a huge effect on heating because the Earth is farthest from the sun during June

  • has no effect on heating because the Earth is farthest from the sun during June

  • has a huge effect on heating because the Earth is closest from the sun during June

  • has a little effect on heating because the Earth is farthest from the sun during June

Explanation

Question 11 of 14

1

This has the greatest effect on the heating of the Earth and its seasons:

Select one of the following:

  • proximity to oceans

  • the tilt of the Earth and the angle of the sun's rays

  • the presence of polar ice caps

  • distance from Earth to the sun

Explanation

Question 12 of 14

1

There are ____ degrees of latitude between the equator and the North Pole.

Select one of the following:

  • 90

  • 180

  • 100

  • 23.5

Explanation

Question 13 of 14

1

How long does it take for Earth to make 1 rotation?

Select one of the following:

  • about 24 hours

  • about 365 days

  • about a month

Explanation

Question 14 of 14

1

How long does it take for Earth to make 1 revolution?

Select one of the following:

  • about 365 days

  • about 24 hours

  • about 225000 years

Explanation

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