Question

14 multiple choice
these solar panels are adjusted to the best angle at which to capture solar energy.
look at the solar panels shown in the photo. the photo was taken at noon.
do you think these panels are in an area close to or far from the equator?
close to the equator
close to maine
close to the north pole

Explanation:

Solar panels are adjusted to the best angle to capture solar energy. At noon, in areas close to the equator, the sun is more directly overhead compared to areas like Maine (which is at a higher latitude) or close to the North Pole (very high latitude). In higher - latitude areas (far from the equator), the sun's rays are more slanted even at noon, so solar panels would need to be at a steeper angle. Since the solar panels in the photo do not seem to be at an extremely steep angle (which would be needed in very high - latitude regions), they are likely in an area closer to the equator. Maine is in the United States at a relatively high latitude (far from the equator in the Northern Hemisphere), and the North Pole is the extreme case of a high - latitude, far - from - the - equator region.

Answer:

close to the equator