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The Uneven Distribution of Insolation Intro to Physical Geography Chapter 2

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This presentation reviews the impact the curvature of the Earth has on the distribution of incoming solar radiation, or insolation.

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Page 1: Uneven Distribution of Solar Energy

The Uneven Distribution of Insolation

Intro to Physical GeographyChapter 2

Page 2: Uneven Distribution of Solar Energy

Distribution of Insolation

The places where the sun is perpendicular, or overhead, is the subsolar point All other places receive diffuse insolation Insolation: incoming solar radiation.

Tropics receive more concentrated insolation due to Earth’s curvature 2.5× more insolation than poles!

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Daily Insolation Receipts at Four Locations

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Daily Energy Receipts

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Daily Energy Receipts

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Daily Energy Reciepts

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Daily Net Radiation (Energy)