Question 7 Not yet answered Changes in day length and the Sun\'s altitude above

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Question 7 Not yet answered Changes in day length and the Sun's altitude above the horizon over the course of the year Points out of 1.00 Select one a. produce the earth's rotation b. are phenomena that occur only at the equator c. are responsible for the seasons d. are factors that follow an irregular, random cycle Flag question Question 8 Not yet answered Points out of 1.00 If you are standing on the Equator at noon and your shadow points north, which date is it most likely to be? Select one Flag question a. December 21 b. March 21 c. June 21 d. September 21st

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Q.7) Changes in day length and the Suns altitude above the horizon over the course of the year

Ans. c. are responsible for the seasons.

Because the day length and the Suns altitude above the horizon includes the amout of solar radiation in any location on the Earth. And these are responsible for the seasons.

Q.8) If you are standing on the Equator at noon and your shadow points north , which date is most likely to be?

Ans. a. December 21.

Because in December 21 Sun reaches most Southward, and Sun is above the Tropic of Capricon. So, in this condition the shadow of a person standing on the Equator points north.

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