How Would the Sun Appear to Move in the Sky

question 168

Multiple Choice

How would the Sun appear to move in the sky if an observer were at the South Pole on a midsummer day?

• A) It would appear halfway above the horizon and maintain this position for a full 24 hours.
• B) It would appear to move parallel to the horizon at an elevation angle of about 23.5° for a full 24 hours.
• C) It would appear never to reach above the horizon-the South Pole is always in darkness.
• D) It would appear to rise in the east, reach an elevation angle of about 23.5° at midday, and set in the west 12 hours later.

---

Definitions:

Option Contract

A financial contract that allows the purchaser the option, without any compulsory enforcement, to purchase or dispose of a base asset at an agreed-upon price, either on or prior to a predetermined date.

Exercise Price

The rate at which an option contract's holder has the right to purchase (for a call option) or dispose of (for a put option) the fundamental asset.

Strike Price

The predetermined price at which a call option can be purchased or a put option can be sold upon exercise.

Debt

Money that is owed or due to be paid to someone else, typically as loans or bonds.