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Item CL116002: The intensity of sunlight striking the surface of the earth is always greater the closer a place is to where the sun passes directly overhead.

What is TRUE about the intensity of sunlight striking the surface of the earth? (Assume there are no clouds in the sky.)

  1. The intensity of sunlight striking the surface of the earth is always greater the closer a place is to the equator.
  2. The intensity of sunlight striking the surface of the earth is always greater the farther south a place is.
  3. The intensity of sunlight striking the surface of the earth is always greater the closer a place is to where the sun passes directly overhead.
  4. The intensity of sunlight striking the surface of the earth is always the same everywhere on earth.
Distribution of Responses
Chart showing distrubtion of responses for Item 116002
Students Responding Correctly
Group Correct Total Percent
Overall 690 2125 33%
Grades
  6–8 351 1182 30%
  9–12 335 932 36%
Gender
  Male346100834%
  Female325106131%
Primary Language
  English603186732%
  Other5918532%

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