Question

Calculate the altitudes of the midday Sun at the following latitudes on 21 March.

(a) 13°N
(b) 60°N
(c) 35°N
(d) 72°S​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 77°

b) 30°

c) 55°

d) 18°

Explanation:

a) Latitude of station: 13°N

Altitude of the Sun on 21 March

= (90 - 13)° or 77°

b) Latitude of station: 60°N

Altitude of the Sun on 21 March

=(90 - 60) or 30°.

c) Latitude of station: 35°N

Altitude of the Sun on 21 March

= (90 - 35) or 55°.

d) Latitude of station: 72°S

Altitude of the Sun on 21 March

=(90-72) or 18°.

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