2.2 Latitude Effects on Earth Heating
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What is the primary role of ocean currents in transferring heat energy?

  • To warm up the poles
  • To transfer heat from temperate to tropical zones
  • To transfer heat from tropical to temperate zones (correct)
  • To cool down the equator region

    • How does unequal insolation impact the distribution of air temperature on Earth?

  • It leads to uniform air temperature worldwide
  • It results in warmer air at the equator and cooler air at the poles (correct)
  • It causes warmer air at the poles and cooler air at the equator
  • It has no impact on air temperature distribution

    • In the context of ocean currents, where do warm currents generally move?

  • Away from the poles towards the equator
  • Away from the equator towards colder poles (correct)
  • Towards the equator from the poles
  • Towards the equator from the equator

    • What is the effect of ocean currents on maintaining a balance of energy over Earth's surface?

    <p>Assisting in balancing heat between different regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cold ocean currents impact the temperature in temperate zones?

    <p>Transferring cold from polar to temperate zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one outcome of the unequal distribution of insolation by the Earth's tilted axis?

    <p>Diverse temperatures experienced across different latitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which latitudinal point does the Earth receive the most direct solar radiation?

    <p>0° (Equator)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a higher angle of solar radiation at the Equator affect heating?

    <p>It leads to increased heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which latitudinal point experiences the lowest temperature?

    <p>90° N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does insolation change as latitude moves northwards or southwards?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relation between solar angle, latitude, and temperature distribution on Earth?

    <p>Inverse relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different latitudinal points on Earth differ in terms of heat spread?

    <p>Heat is less spread out at higher latitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What angle is Earth's axis tilted at?

    <p>23.5 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Earth's axis were vertically aligned, what would happen?

    <p>Everywhere on Earth would have 12 hours of daylight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the dividing lines between the tropical and subtropical zones on Earth?

    <p>Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to experience opposite seasons?

    <p>Unequal distribution of insolation due to Earth's tilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Earth's revolution around the sun?

    <p>Leading to seasonal variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do poles differ in terms of daylight during their respective summers?

    <p>South Pole is mostly in darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to insolation and heating during summer?

    <p>More insolation, increased heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the angle of solar radiation affect heating on Earth?

    <p>Higher angle of solar radiation leads to increased heating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to temperature as latitude changes northwards or southwards?

    <p>Temperature decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between insolation and latitude?

    <p>Insolation is greatest at the Equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which latitudinal point does the Earth receive the most direct solar radiation?

    <p>0° (Equator)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause for differences in heat spread between the Equator and the poles?

    <p>Angle of solar radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different latitudinal points on Earth differ in terms of insolation?

    <p>Latitudinal points closer to the poles receive more insolation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines Earth's bands or zones of heat primarily?

    <p>Latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which latitudinal point experiences the lowest temperature?

    <p>-90° S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does insolation change as latitude moves northwards or southwards?

    <p>Insolation decreases as latitude moves northwards or southwards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what direction does temperature tend to fluctuate as distance from the Equator increases?

    <p>Temperature tends to decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if Earth's axis were aligned vertically?

    <p>Everywhere on Earth's surface would have 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night-time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the tilted axis of the Earth impact day and night lengths?

    <p>It results in unequal day and night lengths over different parts of the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Earth's revolution around the sun?

    <p>It causes variations in day length and sunlight intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which latitudinal point exhibits extreme seasonal differences?

    <p>North Pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during summer due to the tilted axis of the Earth?

    <p>More insolation and increased heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience seasons?

    <p>They experience opposite seasons at the same time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Earth's orbit around the sun?

    <p>To cause variations in daylight duration throughout the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different parts of the planet experience seasons during Earth's orbit?

    <p>Each part experiences unique seasons based on its latitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of Earth's axis being vertically aligned?

    <p>Constant day length throughout the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do poles exhibit extreme seasonal differences?

    <p>As a result of receiving varying angles of sunlight throughout the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the unequal distribution of insolation by Earth's tilted axis have on ocean currents?

    <p>It leads to different temperature changes in ocean currents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do warm ocean currents contribute to the temperature distribution on Earth?

    <p>They transfer heat from the poles to the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what direction do cold ocean currents generally flow?

    <p>Toward the poles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ocean currents help maintain a balance of energy on Earth's surface?

    <p>By transferring heat from polar to temperate zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ocean current play in facilitating the transfer of incoming heat energy?

    <p>Ocean currents move warm and cold water, aiding in heat transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cold ocean currents differ from warm ocean currents?

    <p>Cold currents move towards the equator, while warm ones move towards the poles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do warm ocean currents transfer heat from tropical to temperate zones?

    <p>To warm up temperate regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of warmer water near the equator and cooler water near the poles?

    <p>To support the transfer of heat energy through ocean currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do warm ocean currents contribute to maintaining global temperature equilibrium?

    <p>By transferring heat from warmer to colder regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which cold ocean currents impact Earth's climate?

    <p>By cooling down temperate zones they flow through</p> Signup and view all the answers

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