The Figure Reflects the Differences in How Sunlight Strikes the Earth

question 58

Multiple Choice

The figure reflects the differences in how sunlight strikes the Earth at different places. Which of the statements below can be inferred from this diagram? A B 1. Desk lamp A represents the vertical angle of the sun at the equator showing that sunlight is more concentrated here.
2. Desk lamp B represents the oblique angle of the sun at the equator showing that there is a larger area over which the sun shines.
3. Desk lamps A and B represent the possible different angles of the sun striking the northern hemisphere in the summer depending on how the Earth's axis tilts - A means a hotter summer, B means a cooler one.

• A)1 only
• B)2 only
• C)3 only
• D)1& 2 only

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