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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.
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.
Which is cause by the suns energy A weather B earthquakes C mountain building D volcanic eruptions?
D
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
What area does the suns energy hit most directly?
The equator receives the most direct sunlight from the sun due to its angle to Earth's axis. This is why regions near the equator tend to be warmer and experience more consistent sunlight throughout the year.
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.
Where is the incoming suns energy most concentrated?
The incoming sun's energy is most concentrated at the equator because the sun's rays hit this area more directly, which results in greater heating and energy absorption. This is why the equatorial regions generally experience higher temperatures compared to regions closer to the poles.
Why is there more solar energy at the equator?
The Atacama desert
Why the Suns rays are more spread out at 40 degrees than they are at the equator?
The Sun's rays are more spread out at 40 degrees latitude compared to the equator due to the curvature of the Earth. At the equator, sunlight strikes the surface more directly, resulting in a concentrated beam of energy. In contrast, at higher latitudes like 40 degrees, the rays hit the Earth at a slant, distributing the energy over a larger area and reducing its intensity. This variance in angle leads to differences in temperature and climate between the equator and higher latitudes.
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.
