The Sun and Weather

What is 2 in this picture?

• radiative zone

• photosphere

• prominence

• sunspots

Which of the following Sun angles will result in the most intense sunlight?

• 65º

• 40º

• 15º

• 5º

Throughout the year, the latitude where the Sun's angle with the surface at noon moves slowly between the Tropic of Cancer and ________________________.

• the Equator

• the Arctic Circle

• the Antarctic Circle

• the Tropic of Capricorn

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer solstice

• Winter solstice

• June 22

• December 22

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the Southern Hemisphere in December, which of the following are true?

• It is summer.

• It is winter.

• The Sun shines directly.

• The Sun shines indirectly.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the Northern Hemisphere in December, which of the following are true?

• It is summer.

• It is winter.

• The Sun shines directly.

• The Sun shines indirectly.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which month does the Sun shine equally on the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• December

• March

• June

• September

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The penumbra gets _____________________ as it reaches Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The first day of Spring (March 22) is referred to as-

• vernal solstice

• autumnal solstice

• vernal equinox

• autumnal equinox

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer solstice

• vernal equinox

• June 22

• December 22

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1