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When the sun is directly over the tropics, it is called a "solstice." There are two solstices each year: the June solstice, when the sun is over the Tropic of Cancer, and the December solstice, when it is over the Tropic of Capricorn. These events mark the longest and shortest days of the year, respectively, in terms of daylight.
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When is the sun is directly over the north or south edge of the tropics?
At the solstices.
When the midday sun fall vertically over the tropics what is the day called?
sunny day
When are the sun's rays most directly over one of the topics?
At either of the tropics the sun's rays are most directly overhead at mid-day in mid summer.
What causes the low pressures region that prevails over the tropics?
The low pressure region that prevails over the tropics is caused by the radiating heat from the sun. This area gets heat from the sun that is most directly overhead and the intense heat of the day and cool of night cause low pressure.
Is there a connection between the earths tilt and the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer?
Yes, the Earth's tilt is responsible for the existence of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. These lines mark the farthest points north and south where the sun appears directly overhead at least once a year, which is influenced by the tilt of the Earth's axis in relation to its orbit around the sun.
Is there any connection between the 2 tropics and the earths tilt?
Yes; the tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees; the tropics are 23.5 degrees from the equator. Between the tropics, it is possible that at some point of the year, the Sun can reach the zenith, and this is precisely because of the tilt of the Earth's axis.Yes; the tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees; the tropics are 23.5 degrees from the equator. Between the tropics, it is possible that at some point of the year, the Sun can reach the zenith, and this is precisely because of the tilt of the Earth's axis.Yes; the tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees; the tropics are 23.5 degrees from the equator. Between the tropics, it is possible that at some point of the year, the Sun can reach the zenith, and this is precisely because of the tilt of the Earth's axis.Yes; the tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees; the tropics are 23.5 degrees from the equator. Between the tropics, it is possible that at some point of the year, the Sun can reach the zenith, and this is precisely because of the tilt of the Earth's axis.
Why there are only 2 seasons in the tropics?
The tropics experience only two seasons, wet and dry, due to the consistent positioning of the sun directly overhead, which results in consistently warm temperatures and a stable climate. This causes the tilt of the Earth's axis to have less of an impact on creating distinct seasons as it does in other regions.
Why is it so hot in the area called the topic?
did you mean the tropics? It's hot in the tropics because the sun is always right above the area during the day.
T or F The tropics are hotter than the poles because the sun strikes this area of earth more indirectly?
That depends on which area you mean when you say "this area of Earth".The sun strikes the Tropics more directly than the poles, and each poledoesn't see the sun at all during six months of the year. That's whythe polar regions are colder than the Tropics.
Why does the differ from place to place?
the reason is because some parts of the world does not get as much heat from the sun as other parts do.Forexample, the tropics they are always hot most of the time,because the sun is directly over them because the are next to or on the equator.
Which place on earth is the most likely to be overhead at midday?
No place will be over your head. Perhaps you mean 'where will the sun be overhead'. This is somewhere between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, depending on the date.
Is it Warmer the closer you get to the tropic of cancer?
The area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (the lines of the Sun's most northern and southern travel) are known as the "tropics", and it is generally pretty warm all year round there. But yes, when the Sun is directly overhead, it can get toasty warm. In Hawaii, the Sun goes directly over most of the Islands, and they're pretty warm in the summer. They have a special name for the day and time when the Sun is straight up; they call it "Lahaina Noon".
