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yoroshambo

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Which of the following situations would result in the longest days during the summer? (Assume an axis tilt of 0 degrees is an axis perpendicular to the ecliptic plane.)
 
  A) axis tilt 0 degrees B) axis tilt -10 degrees
  C) axis tilt 23.5 degrees D) axis tilt 90 degrees

Question 2

How far above or below the equator can the Sun appear to move? Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

The Earth's axial tilt means the Sun's declination can reach 23.5 degrees north or south of the equator at the solstices.


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