ES Regents - Sun's Path

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What is the angle of the Sun’s noontime rays at the Equator on May 1?

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At which latitude does the Sun reach its highest point in the sky during the summer solstice?

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Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)

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What latitude receives the most direct rays of the Sun during the winter solstice?

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Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S)

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Why is the United States warmer in July than in February?

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The insolation in the United States is greater in July.

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What is insolation?

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Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a given area.

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What is the primary reason for seasonal temperature changes on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

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It marks the northernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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It marks the southernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead.

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What happens to the Sun's path in the sky as you move from the equator towards the poles?

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The Sun's path becomes lower in the sky and the angle of sunlight decreases.

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What is the duration of daylight like at the poles during summer?

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The poles experience continuous daylight during summer.