answersLogoWhite

0

Because... (a) not every energy 'ray' from the sun has the same strength, (b) the thickness of the atmosphere varies - depending on where you are on Earth, and (c) water and land absorb heat at different rates.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Earth Science

What happens to temperature as the angle at which the suns rays strike the earths surface decreases?

it decreases... that's why the two poles are the coldest places on earth... however, considering the earth is a sphere the angle you are talking about is relative to the point on earth which you are referring to... therefore, there will always be a point on the earth's surface where the suns rays are hitting at exactly 90 degrees...


The angle of the suns rays is the cause of the differences in temperature at the?

The angle of the sun's rays impacts the intensity of heat received on Earth's surface. When sunlight hits at a higher angle, the heat is concentrated over a smaller area, leading to higher temperatures. In contrast, lower angles spread the heat over a wider area, resulting in cooler temperatures.


Does the angle that the Suns rays strike a region of Earth determines the amount of heat transferred?

Yes, the angle at which the Sun's rays strike a region of Earth influences the amount of heat energy that is transferred. When the Sun is more directly overhead (higher angle), the rays are concentrated over a smaller area, which increases the amount of energy received per unit area, leading to higher temperatures. At lower angles, the same amount of energy is spread over a larger area, resulting in less heating.


During which season do the suns rays hit the tropic of Capricorn?

The sun's rays hit the Tropic of Capricorn during the Southern Hemisphere's summer season, which occurs around December 21st each year.


What drives atmospheric circulation?

Solar heating.