Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (10th Edition)
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134597119
Author: Robert W. Christopherson, Ginger E. Birkeland
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1GQ
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To describe:

The march seasons for the Ushuaia and explain variations in sun altitude, day length, and the specific position of sunset and sunrise.

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Introduction:

Ushuaia is located at the 55° S (southern) latitude. It is present near the region of the southern tip of South America.

The March Equinox that is also referred to as Autumnal Equinox, was on Wednesday. March 20, 2019 at 6.58 pm in Ushuaia. The specific position for the sunrise and sunset is at 87° and 273°, respectively. The day length was measured 11:45:33. The altitude of sun was found to be 92.726.

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