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Thursday, 19 November 2009 09:14

Base your answers to question 9 on the diagram below, which shows the altitude and apparent position of the noontime Sun, as seen from various latitudes on Earth on a particular day of the year. Letters A through D represent locations on Earth’s surface.

9. What is the altitude of the noontime Sun at the Equator on this date?

A) 23.5 °

B) 66.5 °

C) 43°

D) 90°

Correct Answer: Option B - 66.5 °

As apparent from the diagram, the altitude of the noontime Sun will be 66.5 ° at the equator on this date caused by the angle of tilt of the Earth being 23.5o.
 

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