Astronomy 210 Quiz 1, Fall Semester 2010
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
An observer in San Luis Obispo, CA watches the sunrise in late March. On this day, approximately how much time is the sun above the horizon, from rise to set?
(A) 10 hours.
(B) 12 hours.
(C) 14 hours.
(D) 24 hours.
Correct answer: (B)
On the vernal (spring) equinox in late March, there are 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night.
Section 70158
(A) : 6 students
(B) : 35 students
(C) : 3 students
(D) : 0 students
"Success level": 82% (including partial credit for multiple-choice)
Discrimination index (Aubrecht & Aubrecht, 1983): 0.50
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