Question

In general, as distance from the subsolar point increases, the average annual insolation __________ and the average annual temperature __________.

A) Increases, decreases
B) Decreases, increases
C) Increases, increases
D) Decreases, decreases

Answer 1

As distance from the subsolar point increases, average annual insolation decreases, and average annual temperature decreases.

Step-by-step explanation:

In general, as distance from the subsolar point increases, the average annual insolation decreases and the average annual temperature decreases.

This is because as the distance from the subsolar point increases, the amount of solar radiation received per unit area decreases, leading to lower insolation. Additionally, the angle at which the sunlight reaches the Earth's surface becomes more oblique, resulting in less heating and lower temperatures.