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Thinking Spatially

Thinking Spatially
Match each term or description with its location on the image.

This activity contains 6 questions.

Match each type of radiation gained or lost by the Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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1.1 Longwave radiation lost to space

1.2 Shortwave radiation reflected off of Earth's surface

1.3 Longwave radiation and counter-radiation between Earth and atmosphere

1.4 Direct shortwave radiation absorbed at Earth's surface

1.5 Shortwave radiation reflected off of the atmosphere

Match each part of the shortwave portion of the Earth-atmosphere radiation balance.

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2.1 radiation absorbed by clouds

2.2 diffuse reflection and scattering

2.3 radiation reflected by surface

2.4 radiation absorbed by atmospheric gases and dust

2.5 radiation reflected by clouds

2.6 direct radiation

Match each location with the corresponding albedo value.

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3.1 5% - 10%

3.2 25% - 30%

3.3 80% - 95%

3.4 10% - 60% (varies greatly depending on position of Sun)

3.5 10% - 20%

Using latitude as a guide, match these locations with the proper description of the radiation budget at the top of the atmosphere.

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4.1 moderate radiation deficit

4.2 strong radiation surplus

4.3 radiation budget is balanced

4.4 extreme radiation deficit

Label the regions on this global map of albedo.

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5.1 very low albedo caused by absorption by abundant plant life

5.2 high albedo caused by reflection from sand

5.3 high albedo caused by reflection from ice and snow

This map shows average annual insolation (solar radiation) received at Earth's surface. Match each location with the explanation that best fits the data shown on the map.

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6.1 average annual sun altitudes extremely low

6.2 average annual sun altitudes fairly low with generally clear skies

6.3 value would be highest on map if it weren't for persistent cloudiness blocking the Sun

6.4 average annual sun altitudes fairly high with constant clear skies

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