8.1.1.1 - The Passage of Solar Radiation through the Atmosphere
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Define insolation.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'solar energy hitting the Earth' means.
What role does water vapor play in the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about the gaseous composition of the air.
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What is the primary reason behind the blue color of the sky?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to different colors of light in the atmosphere.
True or False: Insolation varies significantly between the equator and the poles.
💡 Hint: Consider where sunlight hits most directly.
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Discuss how changes in atmospheric conditions can alter the scattering and absorption of solar radiation. What impact does this have on global temperatures?
💡 Hint: Think about how pollution might cloud the sky.
Analyze the implications of solar radiation's passage on the energy balance of Earth. How does this maintain equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Recall the concept of the heat budget.
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