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On June 21 the vertical rays of the Sun strike a parallel of latitude known as what?
the Tropic of Cancer
Where does the suns rays hit the tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn?
the ocean
What is the nothernmost point of the earth to receive the sun's direct rays?
The sun's most direct rays strike the earth at a 90 degree angle. The most northern latitude at which this occurs (at summer solstice) is the tropic of cancer. The southernmost latitude to receive the sun's vertical light is known as the tropic of capricorn. Midway between these two latitudes is the equator. Can't see "the following"
Where on earth are the suns rays most intese Least intense?
The sun is directly overhead between the Tropic of Cancer (June) and the Tropic of Capricorn (December) when it's rays are most intense. They are least intense at the South Pole (June) and North Pole (December).
The direct rays of the sun migrate from what latitude to what latitude?
From the Tropic of Cancer (23.45 degrees north) to the Tropic of Capricorn (23.45 degrees south).
On June 21 the vertical rays of the Sun strike a parallel of latitude known as what?
the Tropic of Cancer
Where does the suns rays hit the tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn?
the ocean
Where are the sun's rays overhead on December 21?
The sun's rays are directly overhead the Tropic of Capricorn. December 21st is also known as the Winter Solstice when the sun appearing at noon is at the lowest altitude in the horizon and it is the day with the shortest day time and longest night time.
At what degree of lat are the sun's rays the strongest?
That depends on the time of year as a result of the Earth's tilt. The rays are strongest between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, Cancer at the Northern hemisphere Midsummer (June) and Capricorn at the Southern hemisphere Midsummer (December).
The suns rays strike earth at their northernmost and southernmost positions during?
The sun's rays strike the earth at 90 degrees (verticle) at their northernmost position during the summer solstice for northern hemisphere and at their southernmost position during the summer solstice for the southern hemisphere. These positions are known as the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.
At noon on the vernal equinox the sun's vertical rays strike the earth along?
Tropic of cancer
Why temperature are different from continent to continent?
The sun is the major affecter in temperature on Earth. Since the sun's rays are not directly shinning on every point of Earth, temperatures differ. The sun's rays only directly hit between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
What is the nothernmost point of the earth to receive the sun's direct rays?
The sun's most direct rays strike the earth at a 90 degree angle. The most northern latitude at which this occurs (at summer solstice) is the tropic of cancer. The southernmost latitude to receive the sun's vertical light is known as the tropic of capricorn. Midway between these two latitudes is the equator. Can't see "the following"
What is direct rays?
Rays Between The Tropic Of Cancer And The Tropic Of Capricorn. - Mariah Dominic
During which season do the suns rays hit the tropic of Capricorn?
summer solstice
Where on earth are the suns rays most intese Least intense?
The sun is directly overhead between the Tropic of Cancer (June) and the Tropic of Capricorn (December) when it's rays are most intense. They are least intense at the South Pole (June) and North Pole (December).
Where do the direct sun rays hit during the summer solstice in the nothern hemisphere?
Tropic of Capricorn
