The latitude of a place is the same as the ________
A. Maximum altitude attained by the Sun at noon
B. Altitude of the celestial pole
C. Angle between the horizon and the equator
D. Zenith distance of the full moon when on the meridian
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Having the meridian zenith distance and declination, the latitude of a place is the same as the Zenith distance of the full moon when on the meridian.Related Questions on Earth
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A. June 21st
B. January 3rd
C. July 4th
D. September 23rd
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B. Mid-latitudes
C. Sub tropics
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A. Tuesday at 8.35 PM
B. The same day at 7.30 PM
C. The same day at 7:30 AM
D. The same day at 10:00AM
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