At 12 noon of December 21, you observe that you cast no shadow as you stand in bright sunlight. So you must be, somewhere near ________
A. The Arctic Circle
B. The Tropic of Cancer
C. The Tropic of Capricorn
D. The South Pole
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
At 12 noon of December 21, you observe that you cast no shadow as you stand in bright sunlight. So you must be, somewhere near The Tropic of Capricorn. The Tropic of Capricorn is the circle marking the latitude 23.5° south where the sun is directly overhead at noon on December 21, the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere.Related Questions on Earth
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