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What is the maximum number of degrees away from the equator that the suns direct ray can shine?
roughly 23.5 degrees north or south of the equator
The angle between the suns position in the sky and the horizon is what?
This angle is termed as Altitude.
Is the weather warm or cold near the equator and why?
Because the suns rays are striking the earth and it is striking mostly the middle, (equator). It is hot. <--- That was suppose to be at the start lawll.
Which region always receives the suns most direct rays?
The equator receives direct rays from sun. It is present in front of sun.
Where do the suns rays hit on June 21?
The sun's rays hit 50% of the Earth continuously ... 24/7/365. They can only hit perpendicular ... straight down ... on places that are within about 23.5 degrees of the equator, north and south. That's the only region on Earth where the sun can ever be directly over your head. That whole "belt" around the Earth's middle is called the "Tropics". On June 21, the sun is as far north as it can get, appearing directly overhead for people at 23.5 degrees north of the equator, whenever it happens to be Noon where each of them is.
Where is the suns energy the greatest?
the equator
Can the equator receive more of the suns energy?
yes
Where is the incoming suns energy most concentrated?
The equator
Why is it warm by the equator line?
The suns rays and heat hit it directly
Why does the equator experience about the same temperatures year-round?
The suns ray
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.
Why is it hottter on the equator?
Suns rays are more vertical, hence stronger in their effect.
Where are the suns rays most direct during the equinox?
A+ at the equator-inator DOOF
How are the suns rays different at the equator compared to the poles?
Only in the angle of incidence.
What is the maximum number of degrees away from the equator that the suns direct ray can shine?
roughly 23.5 degrees north or south of the equator
The angle between the suns position in the sky and the horizon is what?
This angle is termed as Altitude.
What two times of the year do the suns rays fall on the equator?
21 March and 21 September
