"Noon" is the time of the day when the sun is highest in the sky (zenith). O True O False A standard time zone is: O A band of longitude equal to 24 degrees A band of latitude equal to 15 degrees A band of longitude equal to 15 degrees OA band of latitude equal one hour Earth changes its relative position with respect to the Sun throughout the year, because of the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation on the plane of ecliptic. This change leads to formation of seasons, change in the duration of day/night throughout the year, pressure centers in the atmosphere etc. Which of the following statements is FALSE about the spring and fall equinoxes? The sun rays are perpendicular on the Equator O Day and night are about 12 hours long anywhere on Earth O The Earth receives the same amount of solar radiation at equal latitudes, in both hemispheres. O At the Spring Equinox the Sun fall below the horizon at the North Pole and rises above the horizon at the South Pole. The opposite happens at the Fall Equinox. Which of the following statements about the winter solstice is False ? O The sun rays fall perpendicular on the parallel of 23.5 degrees S. O It is the middle of th esummer in the Southern hemisphere and winter in the Northern hemisphere. O It is the longest day of the year in Canberra, Australia. O It is the longest day of the year in Nome, AK.