Exam 3: Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

Collectively, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, and near-infrared energy are known as longwave radiation.

How would Earth's climate be different if the axis of rotation was exactly perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic?

A(n)_______________ is the quantity of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gallon of water 1°C.

The changing distance between Earth and the Sun has virtually no relationship to the seasons.

A(n)____ can be defined as all heavenly bodies surrounding a particular star because of the star's dominant mass and gravity. ​

Earth's solar constant is greater than Jupiter's solar constant. ​

A(n)____ is a body that survives the fall through the atmosphere and strikes Earth's surface. ​

Earth intercepts nearly all of the radiation given off by the Sun.

The five closest planets to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter)are called the terrestrial planets.

Solar radiation received by the Earth system is called _______________, which is short for "incoming solar radiation".

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer, 23.5°N latitude?

Together, the intensity and ____ of solar radiation are two major factors that influence the warming and cooling of places on Earth during the days and over the seasons.

The color _______________ is associated with the shortest wavelength of visible light.

Explain how Eratosthenes used the rays of the Sun to estimate the circumference of Earth and to demonstrate that the planet was spherical.

Solar radiation is considered ____. ​

The distance of Earth from the Sun plays a major role in the determination of the seasons.

The point on Earth's orbit around the Sun when the two bodies are farthest apart is called ____.

How can you use your knowledge of how the Sun's angle changes over the year and passive solar energy to save on heating and cooling bills in your home?

Averaged over the year, high latitudes receive less insolation than low latitudes.

The period of time it takes Earth to make one revolution about the Sun is about 365 days.