Direct and Indirect Sunlight

What part of the world usually gets the most direct sunlight?

• The equator

• The South Pole

• The North Pole

• Newark, DE

Answer explanation

The equator gets the most direct sunlight because the light is hitting straight on. Not at an angle!

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What part of the world usually gets the least direct sunlight?

• The equator

• The North and South Poles

• Shue-Medill Middle School

• Newark, DE

Answer explanation

Both the North and South Pole get sunlight at a very extreme angle. It is very indirect.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which letter(s) show the MOST INDIRECT light? (Select all correct answers)

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which letter(s) show the MOST DIRECT light? (Select all correct answers)

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

As the earth revolves around the sun, how does the tilt change?

• The tilt stays the same. But different parts of the earth get tilted toward the sun.

• The tilt stays the same. The same part of the earth is always tilted toward the sun.

• The tilt changes so different parts of the earth get tilted toward the sun.

• The tilt changes so the same part of the earth is always tilted toward the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If the Northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the northern hemisphere is...

• Getting more direct sunlight. It's summer.

• Getting more indirect sunlight. It's summer.

• Getting more direct sunlight. It's winter.

• Getting more indirect sunlight. It's winter.

Answer explanation

Direct sunlight is hotter. When part of the earth is tilted toward the sun, that part gets more direct sunlight. This causes summer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If the Northern hemisphere is AWAY from the sun, the northern hemisphere is...

• Getting more direct sunlight. It's summer.

• Getting more indirect sunlight. It's summer.

• Getting more direct sunlight. It's winter.

• Getting more indirect sunlight. It's winter.

Answer explanation

Indirect sunlight is cooler. When part of the earth is tilted away from sun, that part gets more indirect sunlight. This causes winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1