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Solar noon in Hornell, New York occurs at
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
As the altitude of the rising sun increases, the length of an observers shadow will
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
Cooler temperatures usually occur just after sunset because
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
In New York State, the intensity of the sun is greatest when
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
Which of the following best describes the change in shadow direction from sunrise to solar noon to sunset
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
On a clear, cloudless day an observer is unable to locate their shadow. What time is it and where are they?
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
As seen from New York State, the noon Sun is
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
Solar noon is
12:10 pm
the time when the sun reaches maximum altitude for the day
The sun has a lower angle of insolation
decrease
never directly overhead
an observers shadow is the shortest
W to S to E
solar noon at a location between the Tropics
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