In June, why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the equator receive less solar radiation than both the North Pole and 40 degree latitude? Why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the North Pole receive no solar radiation in December?
In June, why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the equator receive less solar radiation than both the North Pole and 40 degree latitude? Why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the North Pole receive no solar radiation in December?
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In June, why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the equator receive less solar radiation than both the North Pole and 40 degree latitude?
Why does the outer edge of the atmosphere at the North Pole receive no solar radiation in December?
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Solar radiation is the amount of solar energy received by the earth from the sun. It is the function of both distances of the earth from the sun and the earth's orientation concerning the sun. The earth's axis is tilted at 23.5o. The Equator occurs at 0-degree latitude while the north pole is at 90 degrees north latitude.
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