Longitude and latitude – Did you know?

Longitude and latitude – Did you know?

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Science, Geography, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explains the division of Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and highlights the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It describes the geographical regions known as the tropics, which lie between these two lines of latitude. The video also discusses the unique climate characteristics of the tropics, where the sun is directly overhead at midday, resulting in a hot and moist climate year-round without distinct seasons.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn known as?

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How do the seasons in the tropics differ from the rest of the world?

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