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.
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