Asked by ocean cureent
Are there regions on Earth that consistently receive more light energy than others?
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No, it is all the same
yes! The areas closer to the poles
yes! The areas closer to the equator
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yes! The areas closer to the equator
Explanation: Sunlight strikes near the equator at a steeper (more direct) angle, so more energy per unit area reaches the surface. At higher latitudes the sun’s rays are more oblique and pass through more atmosphere, so average insolation is lower (even though poles get long daylight in summer, their yearly average is still less).
Explanation: Sunlight strikes near the equator at a steeper (more direct) angle, so more energy per unit area reaches the surface. At higher latitudes the sun’s rays are more oblique and pass through more atmosphere, so average insolation is lower (even though poles get long daylight in summer, their yearly average is still less).
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