Equator and Tropics

What is the latitude / degree of the Tropic of Cancer?

• 23.5 degrees north

• 0 degrees

• 45 degrees north

• 10 degrees north

Which line divides the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

In which hemisphere is the Tropic of Capricorn located?

• Equator

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Arctic Circle

Which countries does the Tropic of Capricorn pass through?

• Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia

• Peru

• Australia

• South Africa

What is the significance of the Equator in terms of climate?

• The Equator experiences the least amount of rainfall.

• The Equator receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year.

• The Equator has the shortest days throughout the year.

• The Equator has the coldest temperatures on Earth.

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How does the length of day and night change near the Tropic of Cancer?

• The length of day and night near the Tropic of Cancer changes due to the presence of a nearby volcano

• The length of day and night near the Tropic of Cancer changes based on the number of tourists in the area

• The length of day and night near the Tropic of Cancer remains constant throughout the year

• The length of day and night near the Tropic of Cancer changes depending on the season due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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The ________ is found in the northernmost part of the Earth.

• Northern Hemisphere

• North Pole

• Southern Hemisphere

• South Pole

___________ solstice happens once a year in December.

• Autumn

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

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It is the opposite of the Tropic of Cancer.

• Northern Hemisphere

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Southern Hemisphere

At the equator, day and night are both ___ hours long.

• 24

• 18

• 10

• 12