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If the tilt of Earth’s axis were increased from 23.5° to 30°, summers in New York State would become
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
Which diagram represents the approximate location of the Sun at 9 a.m. on March 21?
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
What is the duration of insolation (length of the day) at location A (the equator) for one Earth rotation.
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
What season is occurring in New York State when the Earth is located at Position C in the diagram shown?
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
Points A and B on the path are 60 degrees apart. How many hours (h) will it take for the apparent position of the Sun to change from point A to point B?
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
Which change in seasons occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position B?
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
Letter A represents the approximate angle of tilt between Earth’s rotational axis and a line (XY) perpendicular to the plane of Earth’s orbit. What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
Which diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun on March 21 for an observer at the equator?
warmer, and winters would become cooler
23.5°
Summer
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
12 hours
1
4 hours
1
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