(b) What distance, roughly, is Ireland from the equator in degrees?
(c) Complete the diagram below. Include the following: • The equator
• An area (label it A) where the sun’s rays would be almost directly overhead and concentrated
• A second area (label it B) where the sun’s rays are curved or slanted and less concentrated
(d) Explain how distance from the equator can affect the strength of the sun’s rays on the areas you have marked A and B on this map.
Exam Hint
The larger the surface area covered by the sun’s rays, the lower the temperature. When directly overhead, the sun’s rays are concentrated and temperatures are at their highest.
Prevailing Winds/Air Masses 4. (i) Briefly explain how winds, such as northerly winds, get their names.