Reason for the Seasons Quick Check

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Question
A model shows rays of sunlight moving straight from the sun perpendicular to the surface of the Earth. What are these rays called?(1 point)
Responses

indirect rays
indirect rays

parallel rays
parallel rays

direct rays
direct rays

angled rays
angled rays

1 answer

The correct answer is direct rays. Direct rays occur when sunlight strikes the Earth's surface at a perpendicular angle, providing maximum intensity of sunlight.