Question

sun’s 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 sun’s 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 sun’s 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:

Step1: Recall sun - path knowledge

In summer, the sun has a higher path (Path A) in the Northern Hemisphere, days are longer, it rises earlier and sets later.

Step2: Consider equinox seasons

During spring and fall equinoxes, the sun follows Path B, day and night are of equal length and the sun's most direct rays are on the Equator.

Step3: Think about winter conditions

In winter, the sun has a lower path (Path C), days are shorter, it rises later and sets earlier.

Answer:

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