Reflected Shortwave radiation

• Using the legend, determine the value (number and unit) for the darkest blue/dark-blue/almost-black color.

• 0 watts per meter squared

•   Where is this color located in the image?

• This color is found at the northern polar region

• Determine the value for the lightest yellow color. Where is this located in the image?

•  425 W/m2. This color is located in the southern polar region.

• Can you think of a possible reason for this situation in January?

• This is because of the earths tilt. The sun has no light on it

• What do you think the image would look like in July? Why? I think that the image is going to be reversed. In July the earth is tilted. It will have 24 hours of sunlight

• Click on the image for July to check your answer and describe what you found below: the image was reversed. I was right sort of.