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Sun's Path - Earth Science Regents
Sun's Path - Earth Science Regents
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Review for the sun's path and seasons
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1
In which direction will sunrise occur on June 21?
south of due east
south of due west
north of due west
north of due east
2
Which choices are proof (evidence) of rotation?
Coriolis Effect and Foucault Pendulum
Foucault Pendulum and Polaris
seasons and Coriolis Effect
tilt of Earth and seasons
3
Why doesn't the sun's altitude reach zenith for New York State? The direct ray is only located
at the Tropic of Cancer during our summer solstice.
at the Tropic of Capricorn during our summer solstice.
at the Tropic of Cancer during our winter solstice.
at the Equator during the summer solstice.
4
Where is the location of this observer on the Northern Hemisphere?
90 degrees North
Tropic of Cancer 23.5 degrees North
42 degrees North
Equator
5
Which letter shows the Sun’s path, by an observer on July 21 in the Northern Hemisphere?
C
A
B
6
Fill in the blanks: The sun rises in the _________and sets in the _________ during the equinox.
East, West
South, North
West, East
North, South
7
Label all of the sphere.
horizon, azimuth, altitude, zenith
zenith, azimuth, altitude, horizon
zenith, altitude, horizon, azimuth
azimuth, altitude, zenith, horizon
8
Temperatures at the North Pole are colder than the temperatures at the Equator because the
The North Pole has more cloud cover
The equator receives less ultraviolet radiation
The equator has a thicker atmosphere
The equator receives more intense insolation
9
What is the altitude of the noontime Sun at the Equator throughout the year?
42 degrees North
90 degrees
74 degrees South
42 degrees South
10
The Sun’s position shown in the diagram was observed closest to which time of day?
9 a.m.
6 p.m.
11 a.m.
3 p.m.
11
Where would an observer located in the Northern Hemisphere look to see the sun's path?
South
West
East
North
12
Which 2 factors cause the perpendicular rays of the sun to move between 23.5 º N and 23.5 º S?
revolution of the constellations
tilt of the Earth's axis and Earth's revolution
revolution of the moon around the Earth
tilt of the Earth's axis and Earth's rotation
13
On which date could this observation of the Sun’s apparent path have been made?
December 21
March 21
October 21
July 21
14
The sun's path at zenith is always at
6 am
noon
11 am
6 pm
15
Which letter shows the Sun’s path, as seen by an observer on Dec. 21 in Northern Hemisphere?
C
B
A