Which of the following best describes the reason for climate in the tropics?
A.The movement of the earth's axis calms storms in the region
B. They receive consistent amounts of sunlight year-round (MY ANSWER)
C. They receive very little sunlight most of the year
D. They only receive direct sunlight in what would be winter in the Northern Hemisphere
I would appreciate if you could tell me if I'm right or wrong and would give me some help on why I'm wrong
unit 2 lesson 7 Geography
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.C
1. B - the tropics
2. A - earths changing positions in relation to the sun
3. B - they receive consistent amount of sunlight year-around
4. C - Solar radiation
B is correct.
idk what i should put here, is right 100%
@My name is 100% correct!
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@Anonymous its correct
Based on the provided options, your answer choice of B, "They receive consistent amounts of sunlight year-round," is correct.
The tropics experience a tropical climate, characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. The reason for this lies in the geographical location of the tropics, which are located near the equator. The equator receives direct sunlight year-round due to its position in relation to the sun.
Option A, "The movement of the earth's axis calms storms in the region," is incorrect. The movement of the earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons, but it does not directly influence the climate in the tropics.
Option C, "They receive very little sunlight most of the year," is incorrect. On the contrary, the tropics actually receive high amounts of sunlight year-round due to their proximity to the equator.
Option D, "They only receive direct sunlight in what would be winter in the Northern Hemisphere," is also incorrect. The tropics receive direct sunlight year-round, not just during a specific season.
In summary, the correct reason for the climate in the tropics is that they receive consistent amounts of sunlight year-round.