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2. On about June 21, the sun is directly overhead at noon at 23 ½ N. \

. How many hours of daylight would there be on this date
1. At the equator _____________
2. At the North Pole ___________
3. At 80 S ___________________


What term is used to describe this date in the
4. Northern Hemisphere ________________
5. Southern Hemisphere ________________


What direction would an observer look to see the NOON sun at this date
6. If he/she were at the Equator ____________
7. If he/she were at 23 ½ N _______________
8. If he/she were at the Arctic Circle ________
9. If he/she were at the South Pole _________

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Answer:

Certainly, here are the questions and their corresponding answers:

1. How many hours of daylight would there be on June 21?

At the equator: Approximately 12 hours of daylight.

At the North Pole: Continuous daylight for 24 hours (Midnight Sun).

At 80° S: Continuous daylight for 24 hours (similar to the Midnight Sun).

2. What term is used to describe this date in the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere?

In the Northern Hemisphere: "Summer Solstice."

In the Southern Hemisphere: "Winter Solstice."

3. What direction would an observer look to see the NOON sun at this date?

If he/she were at the Equator: Look directly overhead (zenith) to see the noon sun.

If he/she were at 23½ N: Look north to see the noon sun.

If he/she were at the Arctic Circle: Look north to see the noon sun.

If he/she were at the South Pole: Look directly overhead (zenith) to see the noon sun.

These answers provide a clear response to each of the questions you posed.

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