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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.

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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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