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Time Zone And Solar Time Conversion. Finding And Using Polaris To Know Your Position. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

The diagram below represents an observer measuring the altitude of Polaris. At what latitude is this observer?


a) 47 degrees N
b) 43 degrees N
c) 90 degrees N
d) 0 degrees

Which numbered X on the horizon in the diagram below indicates due north?


a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Which diagram represents the correct position of Polaris as viewed from this New York State location on a clear night?


a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Which numbered star in the diagram below represents the star Polaris?


a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Which numbered location on the horizon in the diagram below indicates due north?


a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

What are the latitude and longitude coordinates at Point B?


a) 65 E, 40 N
b) 65 N, 40 E
c) 40 N, 65 E
d) 40 E, 65 N

When it is 6:00 p.m. solar time at location X, what the solar time is being observed at location D?


a) 8:00 a.m.
b) 7:00 a.m.
c) 7:00 p.m.
d) 8:00 p.m.

Which city on the map above will experience the sunrise first on September 21?


a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D

Based on the position relative to Earth, which numbered star in the diagram below best represents the star Polaris?


a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

What is the time in San Francisco when it is 12:00 p.m. in Dallas?


a) 10:00 p.m.
b) 10:00 a.m.
c) 8:00 p.m.
d) 8:00 a.m.

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