18 Questions
Which imaginary lines are located directly above in which the sun shines on the two solstices?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
What occurs at noon on June 20 or 21 when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer?
Beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere
What happens at noon on December 21 or 22 when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn?
Beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere
Why do regions between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn not experience dramatic seasonal changes?
Due to receiving consistent direct sunlight
What is true about solstices?
They mark extreme ends when sunlight is farthest north or south
Which latitudes experience significant seasonal variation in climate according to the text?
Latitudes north of Tropic of Cancer and south of Tropic of Capricorn
How many time zones are there on Earth based on the 24-hour time clock?
24
Why is the eastern standard time zone five hours earlier than the time at the prime meridian?
It is 75 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Why are time zones not precisely 15 degrees wide as per the text?
Because state and local boundaries influence time zone demarcation.
Which country, despite its large land area, operates on a single time zone for the entire nation?
China
In which direction does New York time differ from London time?
Earlier by 5 hours
Why do some countries have time zones that zigzag instead of following straight lines?
To keep cities within a single time zone
What defines a region in geography as a basic unit of study?
Formal boundaries
In geography, which type of region has political as well as geographic boundaries that are not open to dispute or debate?
Formal region
What type of boundary is an official boundary of a national park considered to be?
Formal boundary
Which natural physical features often influence the setting of political boundaries of formal regions?
Mountain ranges
Between which countries does the Rio Grande serve as a natural feature of the border?
United States and Mexico
What can be used to compare data between regions in order to understand trends?
Formal regions
Test your knowledge about the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, the dates of the solstices, and their significance in marking the beginning of seasons in different hemispheres.
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