Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences ~ Misconception CLM083

The point on the surface of the earth where sunlight is most intense is always at the equator (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception CLM083 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (As the earth moves around the sun o…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
CL120002	The point on the surface of the earth where sunlight is most intense from June of one year until June of the next year shifts from 23.5° north of the equator to 23.5° south of the equator, then back to 23.5° north.	29%