During a calendar year, the Sun appears to move and stand directly above the Earth's surface between latitudes ________.

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The Sun appears to move and stand directly above the Earth's surface once per year on the days of the equinoxes. This occurs when the Earth's tilt is perpendicular to the Sun's rays, and occurs at latitudes 23.5°N (Tropic of Cancer) and 23.5°S (Tropic of Capricorn). Therefore, the correct choice is B, 23.5°N and S.

During a Calendar Year, the Sun Appears to Move and Stand