1. The diagram shows a model of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth’s position at the beginning of each season. At which position is Earth’s orbit around the sun fastest? (1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D We are closest to the sun in January!

2. The diagram shows a model of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth’s position at the beginning of each season. At which position is Earth’s orbit around the sun fastest? (1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D We are closest to the sun in January!

8. Angle of Insolation Some light strikes with a low angle

9. Angle of Insolation Some light strikes with a great angle

10. Angle of Insolation Which is the smaller angle of insolation? Which will make the ground more hot? Which will make a SHORTER shadow?

11. In the diagram at left, an observer in New York State “sees” the sun at three different noon-times during the course of a year (X, Y, and Z). ZENITH