Shown below is a pictogram of the Earth, with the labels of various locations on the Earth listed. Match up the locations with the descriptions of the sky from that location. (You may need to review Chapter 1 for some of the answers.) More than one location may apply to each description—pick the most inclusive answer. The list to choose from is below the image of the Earth. [ Flash Animation for hints]
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Viewing the Sun from the Earth_____ 1. The Sun can be seen at the zenith twice during the year.
_____ 2. The Sun can be seen at the zenith only once during the year.
_____ 3. The Sun is at the zenith on or about March 21.
_____ 4. The Sun is at the zenith on or about September 21.
_____ 5. The Sun fails to rise above the horizon between March 21 and September 21.
_____ 6. The Sun fails to rise above the horizon between September 21 and March 21.
_____ 7. Location that is closest to the Sun at the winter solstice.
_____ 8. Location that is closest to the Sun at the summer solstice.
Viewing the Celestial Sphere from Earth_____ 9. North circumpolar stars are seen.
_____ 10. North celestial pole seen at the zenith.
_____ 11. All stars rise and set.
_____ 12. All northern stars are circumpolar.
_____ 13. Celestial poles are seen on the horizon.
_____ 14. South celestial pole is seen at the zenith.
_____ 15. All southern stars are circumpolar.
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