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Insolation & the Seasons, pgs. (105-109)

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Define Insolation:   show
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show 1) Intensity (strength) and 2) duration.  
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show High angle of insolation, high intensity, hot.  
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Name the maximum angle of insolation.   show
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show Low angle of insolation, low intensity, cold. Increased refraction and reflection of insolation as light must pass through more atmosphere.  
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show Zero degrees, no light.  
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show Diffuse , weak, spread out over an area.  
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If angle of insolation is 90 degrees at 10 degrees North, what is the angle of insolation at the Equator or 20 degrees North?   show
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How does change in Latitude effect intensity of insolation?   show
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show Summer entails high angle of insolation, hot. Winter calls for low angle, low intensity, cold.  
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How does time of day effect energy receipt?   show
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show How long the Sun is out.  
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Name the dates where duration of insolation is maximum, and minimum, here in NYS.   show
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show Angle and Duration of Insolation.  
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show Short shadow. High angle of insolation, high intensity, hot.  
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What time will the air temperature be hottest each day if there are no overriding factors?   show
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show The Solstice plus six (6) weeks. Or, August 1st for hottest, February 1st for coldest.  
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show Earth the rock takes time to absorb and then re-radiate EM radiation.  
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Is average air temp increasing or decreasing during a solar energy surplus?   show
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show Decreasing. More energy out, less in.  
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Can you complete pages 110 and 111, all multiple choice questions, 11-31?   show
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