Practice - Variability of Insolation at the Surface of the Earth
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Practice Questions
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What is insolation?
💡 Hint: Think about energy from the sun.
Name one factor that affects insolation.
💡 Hint: Consider what can change how sunlight hits Earth's surface.
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What is insolation?
💡 Hint: Think about how solar energy is measured at different places.
True or False: Insolation is consistent all year round for every location.
💡 Hint: Consider seasonal changes and their effects.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate how much energy in kWh a location at 40°N latitude receives during a day of peak summer insolation, assuming it receives an average of 600 W/m² for 10 hours.
💡 Hint: Use the basic power formula and remember to convert W to kW.
Discuss how one specific factor (such as atmospheric conditions or Earth's axial tilt) can lead to a local climate anomaly in a given region.
💡 Hint: Draw from real-life examples of weather anomalies or patterns.
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