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Modeling Direct and Indirect Light
Chapter 35: The Biosphere
You can model seasonal changes in climate if you…
Try This
- Shine a flashlight straight down on a sheet of graph paper. Count how many of the boxes are lighted by the flashlight. Record the number.
- Tilt the flashlight, making sure you keep it at the same height. Again, count the number of boxes that are lighted by the flashlight. Record the number.
Analyze Your Results
- Which of the above situations models the sun's rays on the equator?
- Why do you think direct sunlight produces more heat than indirect sunlight?
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