Earth's Position and Solar Energy
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 75 min· Explain How Earth’s Position And Motion Affect Energy Balance
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how Earth's position and motion in the solar system affect the amount of solar energy it receives.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 10:32
Understanding Climate Part 1: Orbital Variations and the Sun
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Climate "normals" are averages of weather in a region over a timeframe of at least a decade, and up to 30 years.
- 2
Milankovitch cycles describe the collective effects of changes in Earth’s orbital movements, including eccentricity, obliquity, and precession.
- 3
Since 1960, solar activity has shown a slight cooling trend, and the warming observed on Earth is not due to solar activity.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the Earth's elliptical orbit and axial tilt affect the amount of solar energy received at different points on Earth during the year.”
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