In what part of the electromagnetic spectrum does the Sun radiate maximum energy? How does this compare to Earth?
What will be an ideal response?
The Sun radiates maximum energy at 0.5 micrometer, which is in the visible range. The maximum radiation for Earth occurs at a wavelength of 10 micrometers, well within the infrared (heat) range.
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a. True b. False
You are out camping in a remote area. The next day, you plan to hike the mountain trail and return to camp before dusk. Your friends suggest that after hiking, you might want to enjoy a warm shower. They suggest that before you head out in the morning, you should suspend a strong, black cloth bag full of about 5 gallons of water, so that it sits in sunshine all day. When you return, the water should be warm, and you can enjoy a luxury because of good planning. It works and you are delighted and refreshed! The process that you used to get a warm shower illustrates
A) passive solar heating. B) active solar heating. C) solar space heating. D) flat-plate collection.
Briefly discuss the pros and cons of hydropower
What will be an ideal response?
The ECMWF
A) is run by Canada. B) is probably the best weather prediction model. C) is not a spectral model. D) does not provide global forecasts. E) none of the above