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tnt_battle

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What two reasons best describe why the tropics get so hot during their summer solstices?
 
 a. The intensity of the sun's rays are intense, and the close proximity to the equator
  b. The proximity to regions of warm ocean water, and the long day
  c. The long day, and the intensity of the sun's rays
  d. The proximity to regions of warm ocean water, and the proximity to the equator

Question 2

The maximum annual temperature tends to occur ____.
 
 a. at the time of maximum receipt of solar radiation
  b. at the time of maximum sunspot activity
  c. a month or so before the receipt of maximum solar radiation
  d. a month or so after the receipt of maximum solar radiation



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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