Question

suns path in the sky during the year
use the word bank above to complete the sentences below. you will use some words more than once and one word will not be used at all.
the sun rises in the east and sets in the west every day. the suns path across the sky changes throughout the year.

1. during the __________ season the sun will follow path a. during this time, the length of day will be ________ and the sun will rise ________ and set __________.
2. during the __________ and ________ season the sun will follow path b. during this time, the length of day will be ________ day and night. the suns most direct rays will be on the __________.
3. during the __________ season the sun will follow path c. during this time, the length of day will be ________ and the sun will rise ________ and set __________.

Explanation:

1. In summer, the sun's path is higher in the sky (Path A), days are longer, and the sun rises earlier and sets later.
2. During fall and spring (equinoxes), the sun follows Path B, day and night are of equal length, and the sun's most direct rays are on the Equator.
3. In winter, the sun's path is lower (Path C), days are shorter, and the sun rises later and sets earlier.

Answer:

1. Summer; longer; earlier; later
2. Fall; Spring; equal; Equator
3. Winter; shorter; later; earlier