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 is calculated as 90° minus the latitude plus the Earth's axial tilt (23.5°). For Vancouver at 49° latitude: 90° - 49° - 23.5° = 17.5°.

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