Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences ~ Misconception CLM056

Sunlight does not strike any point on the surface of the earth at a 90° angle (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception CLM056 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (The earth’s spherical shape cause…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
CL083001	At all times during a day there is only one point where sunlight is striking the surface of the earth at a 90° angle.	15%
CL083002	At any time during a day there is only one point on the surface of the earth where sunlight strikes at a 90° angle.	13%