Suppose Earth's rotation axis were straight up and down with respect to the plane of the ecliptic and not tilted. How would a person exactly at the north pole view the Sun?
A) The Sun would always be below the horizon and never visible.
B) The Sun would always be visible on the horizon.
C) The Sun would be visible for half the year, as is the case now.
D) The Sun would be visible for more than half the year, but not for the whole year.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q59: If you were standing on the equator,
Q60: If the Sun passes through your zenith
Q61: During one complete year, an observer on
Q62: Where would you have to be in
Q63: You view the night sky for a
Q65: Suppose Earth's rotation axis were straight up
Q66: What is the definition of the vernal
Q67: What is the right ascension of the
Q68: What is the declination of the Sun?
A)0°
B)90°
C)a
Q69: What is the declination of Polaris?
A)0°
B)90°
C)a number
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents