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When sunlight reaches the curved surface of the Earth, it is both absorbed and reflected. Due to the curvature, sunlight strikes different areas at varying angles, which affects the intensity of light and heat received. This uneven distribution contributes to temperature variations across the planet, influencing weather patterns and climate. Additionally, some sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere, further altering how we perceive light and color in our environment.
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Moving information from a curved surface to a flat surface causes?
When information is moved from a curved surface( like the Earth) to a flat surface ( like a map), distortion occurs.
What is the sum of measures of the angles in any triangle is 180 degrees?
A universal truth. (Provided the triangle is on a flat surface, and not a curved surface such as that of the earth!)
How is the curved horizon proof of the Earth shape?
we have a horizon which means that we cannot see all of the earths surface
Is Earth surface curved?
Yes, the Earth's surface is curved. It is an oblate spheroid, meaning it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. This curvature is supported by various forms of evidence, including satellite imagery, the way ships disappear over the horizon, and the varying angles of the sun's rays at different latitudes.
When a block of material moves downslpoe along a curved surface the type of mass movement is what?
When a block of material moves downslope along a curved surface, the type of mass movement is called "slumping." This occurs when a mass of earth or rock moves down a slope in a rotational manner, typically along a curved surface. Slumping is characterized by the movement of material that remains somewhat cohesive and often leaves behind a curved scarp at the top and a bulging toe at the bottom of the slope.
What happens to the sunlight that hits the surface of the Earth?
Sunlight that hits the Earth's surface is absorbed by the Earth. It is then reflected back.
What is the term that describes the curved surface of the earth transferred to a flat surface?
nelcomous (its a term in greek which is a term described the curved surface of the earth transferred to a flat surface.) Nelcomous
Would a shadow cast on Earth be straight or curved?
Well, if you had a shadow cast on earth, it would appear curved because the of the Earth's surface is curved
Moving information from a curved surface to a flat surface causes?
When information is moved from a curved surface( like the Earth) to a flat surface ( like a map), distortion occurs.
What happens to sunlight hits earth surface?
It gets absorbed by the surface, reflected, and even radiated back as infrared rays where it is absorbed by the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What is a flat representation of earth's curved surface called?
A map.
How many does a curved surface does a square pyramid have?
One surface, if one surface is flush with the curvature of the earth's surface.
What is the percentage of sunlight reflected by the earth's surface?
On average the earth reflects about 30% of the incident sunlight.
How does the angle of incidence increase the temperature of earth?
The angle of incidence refers to the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface. When sunlight hits the Earth's surface at a higher angle of incidence (more direct sunlight), the energy from the sunlight is more concentrated, leading to increased heating of the surface. This can result in higher temperatures on Earth.
What happens when a curved surface is transferred to a flat map?
When a curved surface, such as the Earth's surface, is transferred to a flat map, distortion occurs. This distortion can affect the shape, size, distance, and direction of features on the map, known as map projection. Different map projections are used to minimize these distortions for specific purposes.
Why do surface winds blow on a curved path?
Because the Earth rotates.
Why do the sun rays strike the earth's surface at different angles?
The angle at which the sun's rays strike the Earth's surface varies depending on the Earth's rotation and its position in relation to the sun. This angle changes throughout the day as the Earth rotates on its axis and as the Earth orbits around the sun, causing different parts of the Earth to receive sunlight at different angles.
