Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences ~ Misconception CLM062

Sunlight is more intense at some places on the surface of the earth because sunlight travels a shorter distance to get to those places (AAAS, Project 2061).

Items that test for misconception CLM062 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
CL076002	For two places at the same longitude, sunlight is more intense at the place that is closer to being directly beneath the sun.	33%