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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following statement:
Beyond the tropics, the Sun is never overhead
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उत्तर
This happens because tilt causes each hemisphere to lean towards the sun alternately for parts of the year. It also changes the apparent altitude of the midday Sun.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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When is the spring equinox?
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