Exploring the Sun's Path in Earth Science

The video tutorial explores the sun's path and its impact on seasons, temperature, and shadows. It explains how the angle of insulation varies with time of day and latitude, affecting solar radiation intensity. Key dates like solstices and equinoxes are discussed, highlighting their significance in understanding the sun's zenith position. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of knowing these concepts for exams.

What is the primary reason for the alteration in the Sun's path throughout the year?

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's magnetic field

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Why is it cooler in the morning and evening compared to the afternoon?

• The Sun's energy is blocked by clouds in the morning and evening

• The Earth's atmosphere is thicker in the afternoon

• The angle of insulation is lower in the morning and evening

• The Sun is closer to the Earth in the afternoon

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How many hours is the Sun out during the summer in New York?

• 9 hours

• 15 hours

• 18 hours

• 12 hours

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On which date is the Sun at the zenith at the Tropic of Cancer?

• September 23rd

• December 21st

• March 21st

• June 21st

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What is the angle of the Sun's altitude above the horizon during the winter solstice?

• 71.5 degrees

• 48 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 24.5 degrees

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During which season is the Sun's path the longest in New York?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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How does the shadow length change from sunrise to sunset?

• It gets longer as it approaches noon

• It gets shorter as it approaches sunset

• It gets shorter as it approaches noon and longer towards sunset

• It remains the same throughout the day

What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn on December 21st?

• It marks the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere

• The Sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west

• The Sun is at the zenith at this latitude

• It marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere

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Which latitude experiences 24 hours of daylight on June 21st?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• North Pole

• Equator

What is the angle of the Sun's altitude above the horizon during the summer solstice in New York?

• 71.5 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 48 degrees

• 24.5 degrees

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