Solar geometry and solar radiation tilted surface - take the quiz
Solar Geometry and Radiation Quiz
Test your knowledge of solar geometry and solar radiation on tilted surfaces with our engaging quiz! Whether you're a student, teacher, or just curious about the science of solar energy, this quiz covers essential concepts and terminology.
- Learn about angles of incidence and solar zenith
- Understand factors affecting solar radiation
- Explore the impact of tilt and albedo on energy absorption
What is the angle of incidence when the sun is directly overhead?
0 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
Which of the following factors affect the intensity of solar radiation on a tilted surface?
Latitude
Cloud cover
Surface albedo
Tilt angle
Wind speed
Which of the following surfaces has the highest reflectivity (albedo)?
Fresh snow
Asphalt road
Grass field
Sand dune
What is the term for the path followed by the sun across the sky during the day?
Solar trajectory
Solar orbit
Solar path
Solar journey
Which of the following angles determines the amount of solar radiation received by a tilted surface?
Azimuth angle
Elevation angle
Incidence angle
Latitude
Longitude
What is the tilt angle of the Earth's axis with respect to its orbital plane?
0 degrees
23.5 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
Which of the following surfaces absorbs the most solar radiation?
Black asphalt
White concrete
Green grass
Blue water
What is the name for the phenomenon where the Earth receives an unequal distribution of solar radiation due to its spherical shape?
Solar inequality
Solar imbalance
Solar variation
Solar insolation
What is the angle between the sun and the horizon at sunrise or sunset called?
Zenith angle
Elevation angle
Azimuth angle
Solar depression angle
Which of the following factors affect the duration of daylight hours throughout the year?
Latitude
Cloud cover
Atmospheric pollution
Tilt angle of the Earth's axis
Surface albedo
What is the term for the process by which solar radiation is converted into heat energy within a material?
Solar conversion
Solar absorption
Solar reflection
Solar thermalization
What is the name for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Which of the following angles determines the intensity of solar radiation on a tilted surface?
Zenith angle
Elevation angle
Incidence angle
Azimuth angle
Latitude
What is the term for the process by which solar radiation passes through the atmosphere without being absorbed or scattered?
Solar transmission
Solar reflection
Solar absorption
Solar direct beam
What is the name for the point on Earth where the sun is directly overhead at noon on the equinoxes?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Equator
Which of the following surfaces has the lowest reflectivity (albedo)?
Fresh snow
Asphalt road
Grass field
Sand dune
What is the term for the angle between the sun and the normal to a surface?
Zenith angle
Elevation angle
Incidence angle
Azimuth angle
Which of the following factors affect the daily path of the sun across the sky?
Latitude
Longitude
Time of year
Atmospheric pressure
What is the name for the line of longitude where the sun is directly overhead at noon on the solstices?
Prime Meridian
International Date Line
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Which of the following angles determines the length of shadows cast by objects on the ground?
Zenith angle
Elevation angle
Incidence angle
Solar depression angle
Solar altitude angle
What is the term for the process by which solar radiation bounces off a surface without being absorbed?
Solar transmission
Solar reflection
Solar absorption
Solar scattering
What is the name for the line of latitude where the sun is directly overhead at noon on the equinoxes?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Equator
Which of the following angles determines the length of daylight hours throughout the year?
Zenith angle
Elevation angle
Incidence angle
Solar depression angle
Solar altitude angle
What is the term for the process by which solar radiation scatters in different directions after interacting with particles in the atmosphere?
Solar transmission
Solar reflection
Solar absorption
Solar scattering
What is the name for the line of latitude where the sun is directly overhead at noon on the solstices?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Equator
Which of the following angles determines the amount of solar radiation received by a surface?
Zenith angle
Elevation angle
Incidence angle
Azimuth angle
Latitude
Solar depression angle
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