Question

part i multiple choice

1. the model above shows the suns apparent path across the sky for an observer in the northern hemisphere. on which day of the year was this path observed?

a. march 21 b. june 21 c. september 21 d. december 21

1. the diagram below represents earth in space on the first day of a season. which season is beginning in the southern hemisphere on the day represented in the diagram?

a. winter
b. summer
c. spring
d. fall

1. during which month does the sun rise north of due east in the northern hemisphere?

a. february
b. july
c. october
d. december
use your answers to questions 4 through 6 on the diagram below, which represents earth in orbit around the sun. the position of earth on the first day of each season is labeled a, b, c, and d.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall solstice and equinox knowledge

On June 21 in the northern hemisphere, the sun has a higher - altitude path across the sky. March 21 and September 21 are equinoxes with a more 'average' sun path, and December 21 has a lower - altitude sun path. So for the first question, the answer is June 21.

Step2: Analyze Earth's tilt and seasons

When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun. This occurs around December 21, marking the start of summer in the southern hemisphere.

Step3: Know sun - rise position and seasons

In the northern hemisphere, during summer (around June - August), the sun rises north of due east. July is in the summer season.

Answer:

1. b. June 21
2. b. summer
3. b. July