8.2.2 - Heat Budget of the Planet Earth
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What is insolation?
💡 Hint: Think about how much sunlight reaches the Earth.
What does albedo measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to sunlight when it hits different surfaces.
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What percentage of solar energy is reflected back by the Earth?
💡 Hint: Consider how bright surfaces react to sunlight.
True or False: The Earth's heat budget leads to a constant temperature.
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of the planet over time.
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Analyze how changes in Earth's axial tilt might affect the insolation received at different latitudes.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of more direct sunlight vs. less.
Assess the potential impacts on Earth's climate if the albedo of polar regions was significantly reduced.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of ice and snow in reflecting sunlight.
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