The Equator, The Midnight Sun, and the Analemma

What is the reason behind the consistent temperatures near the equator throughout the year?

• The Sun's position moves higher and lower throughout the year

• The speed of Earth varies throughout the year

• The angle of sunlight at the equator never changes much

• The North Pole of Earth tilts toward the Sun in summer

During which months is the midnight Sun visible at the North Pole?

• December to June

• September to March

• June to December

• March to September

Which regions experience the midnight Sun for part of the year?

• Europe, Middle East, India, and China

• South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia

• Antarctica, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Japan

• Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The angle of sunlight at the equator never changes much

• The North Pole of Earth tilts toward the Sun in summer

• The speed of Earth varies throughout the year

• The tilt of Earth's axis, together with the curvature of Earth’s surface and the orbit of Earth about the Sun

What shape do photographers get when they take a photo of the Sun at regular intervals for a year?

• A triangle

• A perfect circle

• An analemma, which looks like a figure 8

• A straight line

What is the reason behind the slight east and west motion of the Sun's position throughout the year?

• The angle of sunlight at the equator never changes much

• The North Pole of Earth tilts toward the Sun in summer

• Earth travels around the Sun in an ellipse

• The speed of Earth varies throughout the year

When is the speed of Earth fastest in its orbit around the Sun?

• December

• January

• June

• September

What is the reason behind the apparent height of the Sun in the sky varying throughout the year?

• The angle of sunlight at the equator never changes much

• The speed of Earth varies throughout the year

• The Sun's position moves higher and lower throughout the year

• The North Pole of Earth tilts toward the Sun in summer, and away from the Sun in winter

What do the days and nights look like at the North and South Poles during certain times of the year?

• The North Pole experiences up to six months of darkness, while the South Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight

• Both the North and South Poles experience 24 hours of daylight

• The North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight, while the South Pole experiences up to six months of darkness

• Both the North and South Poles experience up to six months of darkness

What is the reason behind the consistent temperatures near the equator throughout the year?

• The angle of sunlight at the equator never changes much

• The speed of Earth varies throughout the year

• The Sun's position moves higher and lower throughout the year

• The North Pole of Earth tilts toward the Sun in summer