Seasons

Front

On which date in New York State does the Sun follow the apparent path shown in the diagram? Options:

Jun 21

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Dec 21

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Jan 21

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Mar 21

Back

Mar 21

Front

Apparent motion of the Sun on the first day of summer in New York State?

Back

A

Front

Apparent motion of the Sun on the first day of winter in New York State? Options: A, B, C

Back

C

Front

On June 21, where does the Sun appear to rise for an observer in New York State?

Back

northeast

Front

On December 21, where does the Sun appear to set for an observer in New York State? Options: due east, due west, southwest, northwest

Back

southwest

Front

During which season in the Northern Hemisphere is Earth closest to the Sun? Options: winter, spring, summer, fall

Back

winter

Front

Using the following diagram, at which position is Earth located on December 21? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

Northern Hemisphere experiencing the Vernal Equinox: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

On which day is the altitude of the noon Sun at its highest position in New York State?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

On which date does New York State experience equal amounts of daylight and darkness hours? Options: Dec 21, May 21, Jun 21, Sep 21

Back

Sep 21