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The light at the equator hits the earth perpendicular to the surface to the earth. The further you are from the equator, the light comes in at an angle closer and closer to parallel. The closer to parallel the light comes in at, the more of it is reflected, so it receives less energy than the perpendicular light at the equator.
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What factors determine how much of the sun's energy we receive in a given area?
the distance away from the equator (further away = less of the suns energy), and also the amount of cloud and type of cloud in that location (more cloud reflects more of the suns energy away from that location).
What is the history of using the suns energy?
for history please visit http://www.dbksolar.com/ It gives the history, i found it interesting myself.
What is the suns energy absorbed by?
Mostly anything. Plants, humans, and animals are just a few of the examples.
Which is cause by the suns energy A weather B earthquakes C mountain building D volcanic eruptions?
D
Why is it warmer near the equator than near the poles-?
The angle at which the suns rays hit the earth is more nearly perpendicular, therefore more energy is delivered per unit area. Secondly the rays pass through much less atmosphere so less energy is absorbed by the atmosphere.
What is the effect of the sun equator receiving more of the suns energy?
1. The equator receives more of the Sun's energy. b. air near the equator is warmer.
Can the equator receive more of the suns energy?
yes
Where is the suns energy the greatest?
the equator
Where is the incoming suns energy most concentrated?
The equator
Which region always receives the suns most direct rays?
The equator receives direct rays from sun. It is present in front of sun.
What factors determine how much of the sun's energy we receive in a given area?
the distance away from the equator (further away = less of the suns energy), and also the amount of cloud and type of cloud in that location (more cloud reflects more of the suns energy away from that location).
Is it true that the suns radiant energy is strongest at the North Pole and the South Pole?
No, the sun's radiant energy is strongest at the Equator.
Why is it hottter on the equator?
Suns rays are more vertical, hence stronger in their effect.
Why is there more solar energy at the equator?
The Atacama desert
Why it is warmer near the equator than the pole?
The angle at which the suns rays hit the earth is more nearly perpendicular, therefore more energy is delivered per unit area. Secondly the rays pass through much less atmosphere so less energy is absorbed by the atmosphere.
Why is the sun's intensity different at different area of the earth?
It depends on how much atmosphere it has to go through, the further away FM the equator you are the more the earth curves so the suns rays enter at an angle, meaning that it has to go through more atmosphere. Whereas on the equator the suns rays travel strait so there is less atmosphere to go though, make the suns rays more intense
Does photosynthesis need the suns heat energy or the suns light energy?
Light energy.
