For a person living in Vancouver, Canada, at latitude of +49°, the Sun will reach a maximum height above the Southern horizon on winter solstice of
A) 41.0°
B) 17.5°
C) 25.5°
D) 37.0°
E) 64.5°

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On the winter solstice, the Sun's maximum height above the horizon is calculated as 90° minus the latitude plus the Earth's axial tilt (approximately 23.5°). For Vancouver at 49° latitude, this is 90° - 49° - 23.5° = 17.5°.

For a Person Living in Vancouver, Canada, at Latitude of +49°