-Diagram 3-1 shows three approximate locations of the setting Sun along the western horizon. Which number indicates the location of the Sun at sunset on December 21 (winter Sun) for an observer at a latitude of 48° north of the equator Choose the best answer.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)The Sun will set in the east for an observer in the southern hemisphere.
E)The Sun will not set on December 21 at this latitude.

Question

-Diagram 3-1 shows three approximate locations of the setting Sun along the western horizon. Which number indicates the location of the Sun at sunset on December 21 (winter Sun) for an observer at a latitude of 48° north of the equator Choose the best answer.
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)The Sun will set in the east for an observer in the southern hemisphere. 
E)The Sun will not set on December 21 at this latitude.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

On December 21, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun sets at its most southern point in the sky. For an observer at 48° north latitude, this means the Sun will set at the location furthest to the south on the western horizon, which corresponds to option A (1).

-Diagram 3-1 Shows Three Approximate Locations of the Setting Sun