Seasons Regents Review

What is the latitude of this location?

Base your answer to the following question on the diagrams below and on your knowledge of Earth

science. The diagrams, labeled A, B, and C, represent equal-sized portions of the Sun's rays striking

Earth's surface at 23.5° N latitude at noon at three different times of the year. The angle at which the

Sun's rays hit Earth's surface and the relative areas of Earth's surface receiving the rays at the three

different angles of insolation are shown.

As viewed in sequence from A to B to C, rank these diagrams representing which months and intensity of insolation (sun's rays)?

On which day of the year would the intensity of insolation at Kingston, New York, most likely be greatest?

The intensity of insolation at solar noon from November 1 to February 1 in New York State will

Select the TWO locations that are receiveing the same intensity of insolation.

Match the season on Earth to the distance from the Sun

In New York State, how do the points of sunrise and sunset change during the course of 1 year?

Select the two positions on Earth's orbit that New York will experience approximately 12 hours of daylight during one rotation of Earth?

Match the positions of the Earth the correct season

Which orbintal position orbital position would Earth be illuminated as shown?

How many degrees will the Sun's vertical rays shift on Earth's surface as Earth travels from position C to position D?

The diagrams below represent Earth's tilt on its axis on four different dates. The shaded portion represents the nighttime side of Earth. Which diagram best represents the day on which the longest duration of insolation occurs in New York State?

Which change in seasons occurs in the northern hemisphere at position D?

Which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when Earth is at position E?

In 183 days from location E, between which positions would the Earth be located?