Radiation
Across
- 2. The slant of Earth's axis, causing the North Pole to always point toward the North Star. The reason for the seasons.
- 5. An imaginary axle that a planet spins on.
- 6. Energy that is radiated or transmitted through space in the form of rays or waves or particles.
- 10. Caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun causing varied amounts of sunlight on Earth; divides our year into quarters.
- 11. The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.
- 13. The long-term prevailing pattern of weather.
- 14. Direct light in the Northern Hemisphere, warmest season.
- 15. Energy Energy that travels through air and space.
- 18. The study of a region's climate over 30 or more years.
- 20. Poles The Sun's rays hit Earth at a lower intensity, ~30° angle here.
- 21. Observable evidence of energy.
Down
- 1. A scientist who studies climate.
- 3. Angle The angle at which the radiant energy from the Sun strikes the surface of Earth.
- 4. Mixture of gases surrounding Earth.
- 7. Shape of the Earth that causes the solar angle at high latitudes to be less than at the equator.
- 8. Indirect light in the Northern Hemisphere, coldest season.
- 9. One factor that can affect a region's climate; how far north or south a location is from the equator.
- 12. 0° Latitude. The Sun's rays hit Earth at a high intensity, ~90° angle here.
- 14. Energy Radiant energy from the Sun.
- 15. A thin beam or line of radiant energy, such as light.
- 16. To soak up or take in.
- 17. Star The tilt of Earth at the North Pole always points toward the North Star.
- 19. Energy Radiant energy that heats.