WorksheetsCelestial Sphere/Path of the sun
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The diagrams represent the position of the noon Sun along its apparent daily path as seen by an observer on the first day of three consecutive months (X, Y, and Z). The observer was located in Utica, New York.
Which dates are represented by months X, Y, and Z?
X-February 1
Y-March 1
Z-April 1
X-May 1
Y-June 1
Z-July 1
X-August 1
Y-September 1
Z-October 1
X-November 1
Y-December 1
Z-January 1
The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun through the sky as viewed by an observer in the Northern Hemisphere. Points A,B,C, and D represent four positions of the Sun.
The observer has the longest shadow when the Sun is at position
A
B
C
D
This apparent path of the Sun through the sky is caused by
Earth's revolution around the Sun
Earth's rotation on its axis
the Sun's revolution around Earth
the Sun's rotation on its axis
The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun as observed at four locations, A through D, on Earth's surface on the same date. The present positions of the Sun represent the same time of day at each location. The zenith (the position directly overhead) is shown for an observer at each location. [Diagrams are not drawn to scale.]
During the course of the day, which location had the greatest intensity of insolation at solar noon?
A
B
C
D
The model below represents the apparent path of the Sun across the sky on March 21 as seen by an observer on Earth.
At which latitude is the observer located?
90° N
42° N
23.5° N
0°
The model below shows the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer in New York State on the first day of one of the four seasons.
This apparent path of the Sun was observed on the first day of
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Which diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun on March 21 for an observer at the equator?
The model below shows the Sun's apparent path across the sky for an observer in New York State.
On which day of the year was this path observed?
March 21
June 21
September 21
December 21
The diagram represents the Sun's apparent paths and the solar noon positions for an observer at 42° N latitude on December 21, September 23, and June 21.
In which direction will sunrise occur on June 21?
north of due west
north of due east
south of due west
south of due east
Which diagram best shows the Sun's apparent path, as seen by an observer on July 21 in New Jersey?
The diagram below represents the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer on June 21 at a location in New York State.
Which diagram best represents the apparent path of the Sun at this same location on December 21?
