The angle of the noon sun varies by a total of_____ degrees over the course of the year.
A) 23.5
B) 47
C) 73.5
D) 15
E) It is different in different places.

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The angle of the noon sun varies by a total of 47 degrees over the course of the year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, which is approximately 23.5 degrees. This tilt causes the sun to appear at different angles in the sky throughout the year, leading to a total variation of twice the tilt angle (23.5 degrees * 2 = 47 degrees).

The Angle of the Noon Sun Varies by a Total