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Why are the two periods of maximum solar radiation at the equator?
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∙ 12y ago
Because that's where the solar rays hit the earth at a 90 degree angle. And the earths rotation on a tilt causes the Solstice and Equinox.
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Why are there two periods of maximum solar radiation at the equator?
Because over a long period of time, the sun appears to wiggle back and forth, north and south, between the Tropic of Cancer (23 degrees north latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south latitude), making a complete wiggle in one year. In the course of that process, it crosses the equator twice, and when it does, the equator experiences maximum solar radiation. Actually, when you think about it, EVERY spot on Earth that's anywhere between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn receives two peaks of solar radiation during a year.
What degrees in the equator is solar maximum?
Solar maximum can occur up to 42 degrees north of the equator as it did in 1859.
Is the net primary productivity more at he equator or poles?
NPP decreases from the equator to the poles as a result of the amount of solar radiation available. Therefore, NPP is more at the equator.
What effect does solar radiation have on climate when comparing the equator to polar-region?
Equator has a lower angular deflection of sunlight and therefore warmer temperatures
What are the short periods of climate change caused by changes in the amount of solar radiation an area receives?
Seasons :)
Why are there two periods of maximum solar radiation at the equator?
Because over a long period of time, the sun appears to wiggle back and forth, north and south, between the Tropic of Cancer (23 degrees north latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south latitude), making a complete wiggle in one year. In the course of that process, it crosses the equator twice, and when it does, the equator experiences maximum solar radiation. Actually, when you think about it, EVERY spot on Earth that's anywhere between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn receives two peaks of solar radiation during a year.
What degrees in the equator is solar maximum?
Solar maximum can occur up to 42 degrees north of the equator as it did in 1859.
What is the belt of maximum solar energy input to Earth?
the equator
What happens to the amount of solar radiation as latitude increases?
The north pole receives more solar radiation during the summer than the equator does, but during winter, it receives no solar radiation. This means that as latitude increases, the amount of solar radiation increases in the summer and decreases in the winter.
What part of the solar electromagnetic spectrum has the maximum intensity?
Visible light radiation
Is the net primary productivity more at he equator or poles?
NPP decreases from the equator to the poles as a result of the amount of solar radiation available. Therefore, NPP is more at the equator.
What effect does solar radiation have on climate when comparing the equator to polar-region?
Equator has a lower angular deflection of sunlight and therefore warmer temperatures
What effect does solar radiation have on climate when comparing the equator to polar regions?
Equator has a lower angular deflection of sunlight and therefore warmer temperatures
Which part of the solar electromagnetic spectrum has the maximum intensity?
!WRONG!infrared radiation!CORRECT AWNSER!visible light radiation
Why are rainforests hot when its wet?
Rain forests are so hot because they are found near the equator. The closer to the equator you are, the more solar radiation there is. The more solar radiation there is, the hotter it is.
Are short periods of climate changes caused by changes caused by changes in amount of solar radiation an area receives?
Seasons :)
What are the short periods of climate change caused by changes in the amount of solar radiation an area receives?
Seasons :)
