Chapter6 Flashcards
(21 cards)
One rotation is equal to, what?
One day (24 hours)
The further I am from the Equator the faster mph
True or False
False
The closer I am from the Equator the faster mph
True or False
True
Does Rotation effect seasonality?
No, it does not
One revolution is equal to, what?
One year 365(1/4)
Perihelion happens on what date?
Around January 3rd -when the Earth is closest to the sun
When does Aphelion happen?
July 4th- when the Earth is furthest from the sun
Does revolution help explain seasonality?
Yes, it does
On an equinox, what angle of is the plane of ecliptic on?(latitude)
0 degrees, on the Equator
On an solstice, what angle of is the plane of ecliptic on?(latitude)
23.5 degrees North or South
Parallelism is when…
The North Pole remains pointing at Polaris
What latitudes will the sun rays at Zenith strike?
23.5 N-23.5 S
How many hours of daylight does the North Pole receive during a Northern winter solstice?
0hours of daylight, only darkness
When is the summer solstice?
June 22nd
When is the winter solstice?
December 22nd
What day is the Vernal Equinox?
March 21st
When is the autumnal equinox?
September 23rd
What is the intensity of insolation in the Tropic zones (low latitudes)?
It is at a high [inputs>outputs+storage]
What is the intensity at mid latitudes?
It is at dynamic equilibrium [inputs=outputs+storage]
What is the intensity at North and South Polar Zones (arctic and Antarctic zones)?
It is low [inputs
What are the 3 atmospheric controls on insulation?
Latitude, Altitude, and Anthropogenic Controls
