Question

(06.03 LC)
At which of the following angles will the sunlight received at a location on Earth fall over the smallest area
O 80°
O 65°
O 40°
O 10°

Answer 1

Answer:

10%

Explanation:

-The angle of the Earth's tilt is directly proportional to the surface area that receives sunlight.

-The smaller  the tilt axis of rotation, the smaller the area receiving sunlight.

-The Earth's axis tilt causes light spread in situation referred to as the  cosine projection effect.

-Hence, the 10° receives the smallest area of sunlight (this is likely the Artic region).