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Our planet the Earth orbits the Sun once a year. The Earth also spins on its own axis once a day.
However the Earth's axis of rotation is tilted 23.4° away from the perpendicular to its orbital plane
This means that as the Earth orbits the Sun the point at which the Sun will be directly overhead at midday (a vertical post set in the ground casing no shadow at all) moves north and south of the Earth's equator. The furthest north is goes is called the tropic of Cancer (23° 26′ 22 north) and the furthest south is called the tropic of Capricorn (23° 26′ 22 south). The region between the these two tropics is loosely referred to as 'the tropics'
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What are the areas between the equator and the tropics called?
The major imaginary latitudinal lines on the earth's suface from north to south are - * the Arctic Circle * the Tropic of Cancer * the Equator * the Tropic of Capricorn * the Antarctic Circle
Is Las Vegas near the equator or tropics?
No. The equator runs through the top portion of South America, which, relatively speaking, is nowhere near South America.
What tropics are in the Philippines?
No, the tropics are larger than the Philippines (they run round the whole planet north and south of the Equator. Thus the question should be :- "Are the Philippines in the tropics" The answer to that question is "Yes" (see the map of the tropics in the related link below.
Which country has the Equator Prime Meridian and the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer pass through it?
The country that has both the Equator and the Prime Meridian, as well as the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer passing through it, is none. However, the country of Gabon lies on the Equator, while countries such as Ecuador and Brazil also intersect the Equator. The Prime Meridian passes through the UK, specifically Greenwich. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn do not intersect any single country simultaneously.
Is Egypt located in the tropics?
No, Egypt is not located in the tropics. It is situated in the northeastern part of Africa, with its northern coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. The Tropic of Cancer runs through the country, but Egypt's climate is predominantly influenced by its desert landscape rather than its position in the tropics.
How far is Cayman Island from the equator?
Jamaica is located just north of the equator in the tropics.
How far is Venezuela from equator?
Venezuela is located on Northern coast of South America. Venezuela is in the tropics over the equator to around 12 degrees North of the equator. Venezuela would be about 830 miles from the equator.
What lines mark the tropics?
The equator
Where is the Tropics?
A region of the Earth surrounding the Equator.
What is the reigion around the equator called?
The tropics.
What are the areas near the equator?
They are called ' tropics'. :D
What places on the equator are wet?
the tropics and the amazon rainforest
Where are the tropics and polar region found?
Tropics- area near equator polar- area closer to the poles
What is the region of the earth surrounding the equator?
The region of the earth surrounding the equator is called the tropics. This area is characterized by warm temperatures, lush vegetation, and high levels of biodiversity. The tropics experience little temperature variation throughout the year.
Which continent does the equator and the tropics of Capricorn and cancer pass?
it is canada
What area in the world is called the tropics?
the areas that are next to or on the equator.
What continent does the equator and the tropics of Capricorn and cancer pass?
Africa.
