Which of the three latitudes would receive the highest insolation on 6/22?



If the angle of incidence (based on the solar altitude at noon) were the only factor influencing average daily insolation at the surface.



What will be an ideal response?


45° N

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Just as water flows from high to low pressure, electric charge flows from

A. high resistance to low resistance. B. high charge concentration to low charge concentration. C. high to low voltage. D. all of the above

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Cetaceans are able to swim fast BECAUSE they reduce frictional drag around their bodies with a specialized skin structure

A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following environmental changes is the least likely to result in an advancing glacier?

A. Warmer climate B. Cloudier summers C. Wetter climate D. Drier climate E. More precipitation during the winter

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

In which bioregion does a prolonged summer-season drought bring a unique array of vegetation?

A) Mediterranean B) Tropical Rainforest C) Tropical Savanna D) Steppe E) Deciduous Forests

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences