8.1 - SOLAR RADIATION
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Practice Questions
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What does insolation mean?
💡 Hint: Think about where the Earth's energy comes from.
What is conduction?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat travels when two objects touch.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
💡 Hint: Think about the source of light and heat on Earth.
True or False: Convection involves horizontal movement of air.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both terms.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impact of deforestation on the heat budget of a specific region.
💡 Hint: Consider how trees affect both albedo and local temperature regulation.
Research and compare the insolation received in coastal versus inland regions and analyze its effect on temperature variations.
💡 Hint: What happens to temperature during day and night in both locations?
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