Basics : Earth's energy balance

Equator

Hot spots.

Poles

Cold spots.

Differentiate between the equator & poles in terms of angles.

Equator : direct rays

Poles : angled rays

Greenhouse effect

Atmospheric gases that trap some outgoing heat that keep the Earth.

Equinoxes happen how many times a year ?

2x a year

Equinoxes happen which days and what happens during equinoxes ?

Equinoxes happen in 21 March & 23 December, there will be equal day & night.

When is the summer solstice ? What happens during the summer solstice?

21 December, the southern hemisphere will directly be tilted in the sun's rays.

21When is the winter solstice ? What happens during the winter solstice? ☃ ❄

21 June , the southern hemisphere will directly be tilted in the sun's rays.

Name the factors affecting Earth's energy balance (4)

1.Human activities

2.Greehouse effect

3.Seasons

4. Latitude