Analyze Conclude 13 Figure Gl1 1 Shows Changes In Insolation Related To The Angle Of The Sun And Day Length However 1 (82.58 KiB) Viewed 11 times
Analyze & Conclude 13. Figure GL1.1 shows changes in insolation related to the angle of the Sun and day length. However, the amount of insolation over the poles varies. How does the maximum insolation at the North Pole's summer solstice compare to the maximum insolation at the South Pole's summer solstice? What other Earth-Sun relationship could explain this difference? 14. Do you think that latitude or day length is more important in insolation? Compare the North Pole with 40° N and with the equator in your analysis and explain your answer. 15. Your company plans to build three solar power arrays, at 30° N, 40° N, and 50° N. What is one main way in which the design of each array would need to differ, assuming each is intended to generate the same amount of power? Explain your answer. 16. Your company is considering building solar power arrays near the Arctic Circle in Alaska and Canada. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these locations for solar power?
Table GL1.1 Day length-the time between sunrise and sunset-at selected latitudes for the Northern Hemisphere. 0° 30⁰ 40º 50⁰ 60° 90° Winter Solstice (December Solstice) December 21-22 A.M. 6:00 6:58 7:26 8:05 9:15 P.M. Day length 6:00 12 5:02 4:34 3:55 2:45 No sunlight A.M. 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 Vernal Equinox (March Equinox) March 20-21 P.M. Day length 6:00 12 6:00 12 6:00 12 6:00 12 6:00 12 Rising Sun Summer Solstice (June Solstice) June 20-21 A.M. 6:00 5:02 4:34 3:55 2:45 P.M. Day length 6:00 12 6:58 7:26 8:05 9:15 Continuous sunlight Autumnal Equinox (September Equinox) September 22-23 A.M. 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 P.M. Day length 6:00 12 6:00 12 6:00 12 6:00 12 6:00 12 Setting Sun
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