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On June 21st every year, at noon, where does the sunlight fall perpendicularly?
Tropic of Cancer
Which latitude line is situated at approximately 23.5° South of the Equator?
Tropic of Capricorn
What happens on December 22nd every year at noon on the Tropic of Capricorn?
Sunlight falls perpendicularly
Which latitude line experiences the longest duration of daylight on June 21st?
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What is the significance of the Polar Circles in terms of daylight duration?
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What is the latitude range of the latitude lines on Earth?
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What is the significance of the latitude line known as the Equator?
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How do latitude lines appear on maps in relation to their actual circular shape on Earth?
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On which two days do the sun's rays fall perpendicularly on the Equator at noon?
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What does a latitude of 45° signify on Earth?
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How many hemispheres does the Equator divide the Earth into?
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