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INV 4 Radiation

TermDefinition
absorb to soak up or take in
heat observable evidence of energy
latitude the distance north or south from the equator measured in degrees; a factor that affects local weather and climate
radiation energy transfer when energy is radiated or transmitted through space in the form of rays, waves, or particles
ray a thin beam or line of radiant energy, such as light
solar angle the angle at which light from the sun strikes the earth
thermal energy radiant energy that heats
equinoxes March 21st and September 21 the day and nights are equal
winter solstice shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere
summer solstice longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere
high solar angle more intense, rays are more direct (90 degrees) lower latitudes near the equator
low solar angle less intense, rays spread out (30 degrees); higher latitude
reasons for the seasons tilt of the earth on its axis as it orbits the sun
convection energy transfer that creates air movement due to uneven heating
conduction energy transfer by contact between particles
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