Sun Path Diagram and Seasonal Sun Positions

Sun Path Diagram and Seasonal Sun Positions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Architecture

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of the sun path diagram, which illustrates the sun's positions relative to the Earth at different times of the day. It explains how the diagram is crucial for understanding building orientation and optimizing solar energy use. The tutorial also covers the basics of Earth's hemispheres, focusing on the northern hemisphere where India is located. It discusses the directions of sunrise and sunset during summer and winter, highlighting the sun's path from northeast to northwest in summer and southeast to southwest in winter.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the sun path diagram primarily illustrate?

The phases of the moon

The positions of the sun relative to the Earth

The distance between planets

The rotation of the Earth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the complete cycle shown in the sun path diagram?

12 hours

6 hours

48 hours

24 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the sun path diagram important for building orientation?

It indicates the optimal direction for solar energy harnessing

It shows the best locations for windows

It helps in predicting weather patterns

It determines the height of buildings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which hemisphere is India located?

Western Hemisphere

Northern Hemisphere

Eastern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the equator in the context of the sun path diagram?

It divides the Earth into east and west

It is the starting point of the sun's path

It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres

It marks the highest point of the sun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During summer in the northern hemisphere, in which direction does the sun rise?

Southwest

Northeast

Southeast

Northwest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During summer in the northern hemisphere, in which direction does the sun set?

Southwest

Northeast

Southeast

Northwest

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