Sun's Path

On which day of the year would the intensity of insolation at Kingston, New York, most likely be greatest?

• March 21

• June 21

• September 23

• December 21

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Which lettered location will experience the shortest period of daylight during one Earth rotation on this day?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which changes can be expected to occur at 45° N over the next 30 days?

• The duration of insolation will decrease and the temperature will decrease.

• The duration of insolation will decrease and the temperature will increase.

• The duration of insolation will increase and the temperature will decrease.

• The duration of insolation will increase and the temperature will increase.

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Which graph best represents the relationship between the angle of insolation and the intensity of insolation?

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Which day of the year is represented by path A?

• June 21

• August 21

• September 23

• December 21

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Which diagram best shows the Sun's apparent path, as seen by an observer on July 21 in New York State?

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A student in New York State looked toward the eastern horizon to observe sunrise at three different times during the year. The student drew the following diagram that shows the positions of sunrise, A, B, and C, during this one year period. Which list correctly pairs the location of sunrise to the time of the year?

• A - June 21, B - March 21, C - December 21

• A - December 21, B - June 21, C - March 21

• A - March 21, B - June 21, C - December 21

• A - June 21, B - December 21, C - March 21

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Base your answer on the diagram, which represents the Sun's apparent paths and the solar noon positions for an observer at 42°N latitude on December 21, September 23, and June 21. Which graph best shows the altitude of the Sun, as measured by the observer located at 42°N, at various times on December 21?

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The model shows the Sun's apparent path across the sky for an observer in New York State. On which day of the year was this path observed?

• March 21

• June 21

• September 21

• December 21

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Base your answer on the diagram, which represents Earth revolving around the Sun. Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's location in its orbit on the first day of the four seasons. NP represents the north pole. Which diagram best represents the Sun's apparent path as seen by an observer at 43.5°N latitude on December 21?

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