Question

Answer the following questions in about 150 words.
(i) How do the latitude and the tilt in the axis of rotation of the earth affect
the amount of radiation received at the earth’s surface?

Answer 1

As the axis of rotation of the Earth is tilted by 23.5° with respect to its orbital plane, the solar radiation received at different latitudes across the Earth is different in intensity.

Explanation:

• The axial tilt of the Earth exposes specific latitudes to the solar radiation that is directly incident on the Earth most time of the year.

• These latitudes are in close proximity to the Equator and receive maximum radiation compared to most other parts of the Earth.

• The temperate and the polar zones on Earth receive the least radiation owing to their latitudinal orientation and are thus comparatively cooler than the lower latitude places.

• The southern polar region and the northern polar region experience 6 month-long spans of minimal to no radiation alternatively owing to the axial tilt of the planet.

• This period of no exposure to radiation helps these regions in the accumulation of snow in thick sheets.

To know more:

Which planet has a tilted axis of rotation similar to that of Earth, which means it has seasons? A.Mars B.Jupiter C.Uranus D.Neptune

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Answer 2

Explanation:

sin(A + B) = sinA cosB + cosA sinB sin(A − B) = sinA cosB − cosA sinB cos(A + B)

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