Seasons

Which path shows the apparent motion of the Sun on the first day of summer in New York State?

• A

• B

• C

Which path shows the apparent motion of the Sun on the first day of winter in New York State?

• A

• B

• C

During which season in the Northern Hemisphere is Earth closest to the Sun?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

Using the following diagram, at which position is Earth located on December 21?

• A

• B

• C

• D

On which day is the altitude of the noon Sun at its highest position in New York State?

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

On which day does the Sun appear to follow the shortest path in New York State?

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

At which location are direct sun rays striking Earth in the following diagram?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which degree of latitude receives the greatest intensity of insolation on December 21?

• 0 °

• 23.5 °N

• 23.5 °S

• 90 °S

Which date is represented by the following diagram?

• Dec 21

• Mar 21

• Jun 21

• Sep 23

On which date in New York State does the Sun follow the apparent path shown in the diagram?

• Jun 21

• Dec 21

• Jan 21

• Mar 21