The Sun's rays are directly overhead at the ________ on or about December 21.
A) Tropic of Capricorn
B) Tropic of Cancer
C) Arctic Circle
D) Antarctic Circle
E) North Pole

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5 degrees south of the equator. On or about December 21, the tilt of the Earth's axis is pointed directly away from the Sun in the Southern Hemisphere, causing the Sun's rays to be directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn.

The Sun's Rays Are Directly Overhead at the ________ on or About