Which of the Following Best Describes the Tropic of Cancer

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Tropic of Cancer?

• A)It is the circle of latitude on Earth for which the Sun appears to remain above the horizon for a full 24 hours on the summer solstice.
• B)It is the circle of latitude on Earth for which the Sun appears directly overhead at noon on the spring and fall equinoxes.
• C)It is the line of right ascension passing through the constellation of Cancer.
• D)It is the circle of latitude on Earth for which the Sun appears directly overhead at noon on the summer solstice.

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