Question
When you go outside at noon on a sunny day, you may notice the Sun is directly overhead. Which best explains why you can see all around you, even in a place not directly below the Sun's overhead position?
Responses
A The Earth reflects the Sun's light back into the sky in all directions.The Earth reflects the Sun's light back into the sky in all directions.
B Light spreads outward from a source in straight paths in all directions.
Light spreads outward from a source in straight paths in all directions.
C The clouds reflect the light of the Sun, allowing everything else to be seen.The clouds reflect the light of the Sun, allowing everything else to be seen.
D The stars and Moon are still present in the sky, but hidden by the Sun's light.
Responses
A The Earth reflects the Sun's light back into the sky in all directions.The Earth reflects the Sun's light back into the sky in all directions.
B Light spreads outward from a source in straight paths in all directions.
Light spreads outward from a source in straight paths in all directions.
C The clouds reflect the light of the Sun, allowing everything else to be seen.The clouds reflect the light of the Sun, allowing everything else to be seen.
D The stars and Moon are still present in the sky, but hidden by the Sun's light.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best explanation for why you can see all around you, even in a place not directly below the Sun's overhead position, is:
**B**: Light spreads outward from a source in straight paths in all directions.
This explanation highlights how sunlight illuminates the environment from various angles, allowing you to see in all directions even when the Sun is directly overhead.
**B**: Light spreads outward from a source in straight paths in all directions.
This explanation highlights how sunlight illuminates the environment from various angles, allowing you to see in all directions even when the Sun is directly overhead.