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The Atacama desert
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∙ 14y agoThe equator is in the middle of the Sun's path as it moves from the Southern Hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Therefore, both sides, north and south, would receive increasingly less sunlight than the middle of the spectrum. The extremes of this annual migration are known as the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the equator lies equally between the two.
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∙ 12y agoThe equator receives more energy because the suns rays hit it more dead on, sending more energy there. When the Earth tilts, the equator is in the perfect position to pick up the most rays at anytime, making it the warmest place on Earth.
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∙ 14y agoThe waves from the sun are nearly perpendicular at the equator and almost parallel at the poles. This causes more square footage per wave length of the sun's energy near the poles, thus fewer watts of energy per meter.
The wavelengths hitting near the equator are concentrated in a smaller area, thus more energy per meter.
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∙ 6y agoSunlight comes in (down) at closer to a perpendicular angle.
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∙ 6y agoThe Atacama desert
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What is true about the regions closer to the equator?
The regions closer to the equator are hotter and more moist than those further from the equator. They receive more solar energy than the poles.
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.
How do areas of the Earth near the equator which receive large amounts of solar energy lead to increased rainfall?
Increased solar energy causes more water to evaporate from bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. This evaporated water turns into clouds, and falls back to the earth as rain. This solar energy also drives convection which helps to distribute the moisture and rainfall around world.
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.
Why do regions of the world near the equator have a more consistent climate than regions at middle latitudes?
Regions near the equator have a more consistent climate because they receive more direct sunlight throughout the year. The equator receives consistent and strong solar radiation, leading to warm temperatures and a relatively stable climate. In contrast, middle latitudes experience more variation in solar radiation due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, resulting in more distinct seasons and less consistent weather patterns.
Why do the poles receive more solar energy then the equator does?
They don't. The equator receives more solar energy per area unit than the poles do.
Why do poles receive less solar energy then the equator does?
The poles receive less solar energy then the equator does because the radiation from the sun has to pass through much more atmosphere to reach the poles than to reach the equator. During that transit, more of the energy is scattered on the path to the poles, and less reaches the ground there.
Why do the areas near the equator receive more solar energy?
the sunlight hits it directly.
What is true about the regions closer to the equator?
The regions closer to the equator are hotter and more moist than those further from the equator. They receive more solar energy than the poles.
Is solar energy only available to those living on the equator?
No. I live in California and have solar panels on my house. I am not on the equator.
On June 21 why is there greater solar energy at the north pole than the equator?
Although the solar intensity at the North Pole is less than the Equator, there are many more hours of daylight.
Where does the greatest amount of solar energy reach the surface of the ocean?
The greatest amount of solar energy reaches the surface of the ocean near the equator. This is because the sun's rays are more direct at the equator, resulting in higher solar intensity. Additionally, the equatorial regions generally experience less cloud cover, allowing more sunlight to reach the surface of the ocean.
Which region receive the most solar energy equatoria or polar regions?
The region on earth that receives the most solar energy is the equator. This is because the equator is the closest to the sun.
Is solar energy only available during summer?
Depends on where you are on the world. Solar energy is only available when the sun shines. Close to the equator, solar energy is about equally available year round. further away from the equator, the availability of solar energy is about proportional to the amount and intensity of sunlight.
What is the belt of maximum solar energy input to Earth?
the equator
What part of the earth receives the most solar energy?
The equator.
Why is it people would rather have wind energy than solar energy up north?
The further north you go from the equator the cooler it is. Cold countries are perhaps more likely to have useful winds to harness rather then solar energy.
