Over the course of the year, the Sun's noon altitude varies by degrees.
A) 180
B) 90
C) 23.5
D) 47
E) 45

Name: Over the course of the year, the Sun's noon altitude varies by degrees. A) 180 B) 90 C) 23.5 D) 47 E) 45
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The Sun's noon altitude varies by approximately 47 degrees over the course of a year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis (23.5 degrees) in relation to its orbit around the Sun. This results in a total variation of twice the tilt angle (2 * 23.5 = 47 degrees).

Over the Course of the Year, the Sun's Noon Altitude