Which of the following is not true about noon in the northern hemisphere, on january 1?

a) the sun has reached its highest altitude for that day.

b) your shadow is the shortest it will be that day.

c) your shadow points due north.

d) the sun is directly overhead.

The incorrect statement is option C, that is, your shadow points due north.

Explanation:

The half of the Earth, which is situated towards the north of the Equator is known as the Northern Hemisphere. It comprises ninety percent of the approximate population of the world and the majority of the land of the Earth.  

In the Northern Hemisphere at noon, there will be almost no appearance of shadow from an individual standing outside. The shadow is not going to focus at any of the particular direction, as the Sun is directly overhead and thus would shine straight down on the object or individual.  

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