Study the insolation curves in relation to the annual curve of the subsolar poin
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Question
Study the insolation curves in relation to the annual curve of the subsolar point. Compare times of maximum and minimum values at 60°N and 40°S. Explain how these two curves differ in timing based on the annual curve of the subsolar point. (10 points) (4) Explain how the maximum and minimum of insolation at the equator are related to the curve of the subsolar point. (10 points) (4) Explain how the maximum and minimum of insolation at the equator are related to the curve of the subsolar point. (10 points) (5) Compare the insolation curves of 20°N and 90°N. Explain how these two curves differ in timing based on the annual curve of the subsolar point. (10 points
Explanation / Answer
3.) 60°N starts at its minimum value while 40°S starts at its maximum value. Well the curvesdiffer in timing because one decreases and then increases and the other increases and then decreases.
4.) March 20th is minimum insolation at the equator and sub solar point is also almostsame with equator (0.5).
5.) 90°N has steep curves, but 20°N has mild curves. The gap between the maximum and minimum insolation on 90°N is almost 25. However, the gab for 20°N is just 11.1. In addition, 90°N has no insolation units on January, Feburary, october, Novemver, and December. That means there is no Insolation at Arctic at that time.