Every Place on Earth Receives the Same Number of Hours

question 35

Multiple Choice

Every place on Earth receives the same number of hours of sunlight each year-an average of 12 hours per day.Why do different areas of the Earth receive different amounts of solar radiation?

• A)The height of the place above sea level is an important determinant of the amount of solar energy received.
• B)The angle of the sunlight is an important determinant of the amount of solar energy received.
• C)The density of the vegetation affects how much solar radiation a place will receive-the more grassland,the less solar radiation.
• D)The density of the vegetation affects how much solar radiation a place will receive-the more tall trees,the less solar radiation.
• E)Because of the curvature of the Earth,winds of the upper stratosphere can blow solar radiation away from an area before it reaches the ground.

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