Multiple Choice
What does it mean to be "in the tropics," that is, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
A) The Sun is directly overhead at noon every day.
B) The Sun is directly overhead on at least 1 day of the year.
C) The stars do not appear to rise and set.
D) Days and nights are of equal length all year long.
Correct Answer:
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