Q256
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
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.