Question

reason for the seasons quick check
a model shows rays of sunlight moving straight from the sun perpendicular to the surface of the earth. what are these rays called? (1 point)
parallel rays
angled rays
indirect rays
direct rays

Explanation:

Direct rays of sunlight are those that hit the Earth's surface perpendicularly (at a 90 - degree angle). Parallel rays refer to the general nature of sun rays reaching Earth (as the sun is far, rays are nearly parallel), but the term for perpendicular rays is direct rays. Angled rays are at an angle (not perpendicular), and indirect rays are also not perpendicular (e.g., at higher latitudes or when scattered). So the correct term for rays perpendicular to Earth's surface is direct rays.

Answer:

D. direct rays