Lecture 3

Question 1

Solar energy id delivered on earth by 2 methods.

Answer 1

1. ) Solar fusion

2. ) Solar wind

Question 2

Solar Fusion

Answer 2

A reaction when 2 hydrogen atoms are fused together to form helium. The by product I this reaction is a tremendous amount of heat energy.

Question 3

Solar wind:

Answer 3

Electrically charges particles surging outward from the sun.

Question 4

Sunspot

Answer 4

Large magnetic fluctuation or outburst that travels with the solar wind. Occurs in 11 year cycles.

Question 5

Aurora borealis

Answer 5

Northern Lights

Question 6

Aurora Austrians

Answer 6

(southern Lights)

Question 7

Shortwave

Answer 7

radiation is energy from gamma to mid-infrared (hot objects)

Question 8

Longwave

Answer 8

radiation from thermal infrared to radio waves (cool objects)

Question 9

Insolation

Answer 9

Radiant energy the reaches the earth’s surface.

Question 10

4 factors that effect incoming solar insolation

Answer 10

1. ) Solar attitude (angle of the sun)
2. ) Distance from the sun
3. ) Hours of sunlight
4. ) Solar fluctuations

Question 11

Fossil Fuels

Answer 11

Fossil Fuels are a by-product of solar energy.