Question

questions 13 and 14 refer to the following. the graph shows the relative solar energy received at local noon each day of the year at two different locations. 14 based on the graph, which of the following can be concluded about the latitudes of the two locations? a both locations are at the same latitude. b location 1 is close to the equator, and location 2 is in the northern hemisphere. c location 1 is in the northern hemisphere, and location 2 is in the southern hemisphere. d location 1 is in the southern hemisphere, and location 2 is close to the equator.

Explanation:

The amount of solar - energy received throughout the year varies with latitude. Locations near the equator have a more consistent solar - energy input, while locations in different hemispheres have opposite seasonal patterns of solar - energy reception. Location 1 has a peak in solar energy around June, which is typical for a location in the Northern Hemisphere. Location 2 has a more consistent solar - energy amount throughout the year, which is characteristic of a location close to the equator.

Answer:

B. Location 1 is close to the equator, and Location 2 is in the Northern Hemisphere.