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Why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the north pole receive no solar radiation in December?
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∙ 12y ago
Because In December the north pole points away from the sun and does not receive any sunlight
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What hemisphere is pointing towards the sun in late December?
North Hemisphere
The sun's radiation hits the Earth most directly at the?
If we are talking about solar heating it warms mostly the equator. If we are talking about actual radiation we are least protected from it at the North and South pole. So even though the radiation itself may not be directed at the poles that is where a person would experience it the most.
What location on Earth has the least intense sunlight on December 22?
North Pole
What was the weather on December 25 1947?
In Raleigh, North Carolina, it was a white Christmas.
What causes the northen lights?
The 'Northern Lights' (also known as the 'Aurora Borealis') is caused by the interaction of solar radiation with molecules in the Earth's atmosphere. Much of the Sun's radiation is deflected by the Earth's magnetic field. The magnetic field can be imagined as lines of force coming out of the Earth at the poles and running around the globe, almost parallel to the surface. The effect is most noticeable at the poles (there is also a 'Southern Lights, the 'Aurora Australis') because (some of) the radiation is deflected by the magnetic field towards the surface of the earth at the poles.
In June why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the equator receive less solar radiation than both the north pole and 40 degrees north latitude?
It may have fewer hours of daylight, but it certainly doesn't receive less radiation.
What month of the year do North Americans receive the least daylight?
december
What are the locations of the North and South Pole?
The poles are located at 90 degrees latitude. They are located at that part of the Earth's surface which is consistently the furthest from the the sun's heat and light radiation. The locations also receive radiation which has travelled the greatest distance within the atmosphere within which to be absorbed. These locations are, therefore, the coldest regions on the Earth's surface.
How many hours of sunlight do latitudes north of the Arctic Circle receive on December 21?
Zero
Would the north facing slope of a mountain in South Africa will receive more radiation than the south facing slope?
I don't know, and I don't care. Yes
Why do the coldest temperatures occur over large land masses far north?
Because land masses emit radiation causing the land to cool. Land cools quicker than water. The farther north you go toward the poles the less direct sun radiation you receive therefore the heat for the sun is less intense. the combination of earth emitting radiation and less intense solar radiation causes the higher latitudes to be colder.
Would you receive less solar radiation if you moved from the equator toward the north pole?
Yes. You would also have exactly the same experienceif you moved toward the south pole instead.
Does it snow in December in North Dakota?
Yes, it usually snows in December in North Dakota.
North Korea has abundant?
Moonlight and atmosphere.
What happens in the North Pole on December 24?
On December 24th in the North Pole-it is completely dark. No sun.
Why are places with the temperature found at the equator?
Actually the warmest are found closer to the tropics (23° North and South of the Equator). This is because those areas get sunlight directly overhead where the radiation of the Sun passes through the least atmosphere and has the greatest energy.
Why are the places with temperature found at the equator?
Actually the warmest are found closer to the tropics (23° North and South of the Equator). This is because those areas get sunlight directly overhead where the radiation of the Sun passes through the least atmosphere and has the greatest energy.
