The Arctic and Antarctic Circles are displaced ________ degrees from their respective poles.

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The Arctic and Antarctic Circles mark the boundaries of areas where the sun does not set on the summer solstice (June 21) and does not rise on the winter solstice (December 21). They are located at 66½°N and 66½°S latitude, respectively. Therefore, they are displaced 23½ degrees from their respective poles (90 degrees - 66½ degrees = 23½ degrees).

The Arctic and Antarctic Circles Are Displaced ________ Degrees from Their