Question

part (d) place the observer at a latitude of approximately 45° n (it is not necessary to be exact, only as close as you can), then drag the date slider along the entire year. how does the suns observed maximum altitude in the sky (its altitude at local noon, which is what is shown) change over the course of the year? the suns maximum altitude changes from highest in december to lowest in june. the suns maximum altitude changes from highest in june to lowest in december. the suns maximum altitude changes from straight overhead in december to along the horizon in june. the suns maximum altitude changes from straight overhead in june to along the horizon in december. it does not change, but is always at the same altitude each day at local noon. hints: 0% deduction per hint. hints remaining: 1 feedback: 0% deduction per feedback grade summary deductions 0% potential 100% submissions attempt(s) remaining: 4 25% deduction per attempt detailed view

Explanation:

At a latitude of approximately 45°N, the Sun is highest in the sky around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere) and lowest around the winter solstice (December in the Northern Hemisphere). This is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Answer:

The Sun's maximum altitude changes from highest in June to lowest in December.