When the midpoint of the face of the Sun appears to be on the horizon,where is the actual midpoint from the point of view of the observer?
A)above the horizon at sunrise and below the horizon at sunset
B)on the horizon
C)below the horizon
D)above the horizon

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the midpoint of the face of the Sun appears to be on the horizon, it means that the Sun is either rising or setting. In both cases, the actual midpoint of the Sun is below the horizon from the point of view of the observer. Therefore, choice C is correct. Choices A and D are incorrect because they imply that the midpoint is above the horizon at some point, which is not the case. Choice B is also incorrect because the midpoint is not actually on the horizon, but below it.

When the Midpoint of the Face of the Sun Appears