Earth and Space
← Back

Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB Middle School 2021🎓 MS🔄 Round 2#️⃣ Question 11🌟 BONUS✍️ Short Answer

The North Pole receives 24-hour sunlight during the summer, but is still colder than most temperate latitudes. Identify all of the following three phenomena that significantly contribute to this effect: 1) The pole is farther away from the Sun; 2) Light passes through more atmosphere before hitting the surface at the poles; 3) The incident angle of the Sun's rays is more oblique at the poles.

🚀

Take Your Prep to the Next Level

Practice with interactive modes, adaptive testing, and detailed stats on our main app.

Launch Interactive Practice