Which of the following physical situations would best be modeled by the graph?

A. The length y of a shadow cast by a horizontal flagpole on a vertical wall between sunrise and noon, where t is the angle shown.

B. The monthly average ocean temperature y in degrees Fahrenheit during month t, where t = 1 corresponds to January.
C. The number of hours y of sunlight during month t, where t = 1 corresponds to January.
D. The length y of a shadow cast by a tree between sunrise and noon, where t is the angle of elevation of the sun.


Answer: A

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