Two reasons the tropics get so hot during their summer solstices are that:

a. the sun's rays are intense, and they are in close proximity to the equator.
b. they are located in regions of warm ocean water, and the day is long.
c. the day is long, and the sun's rays are intense.
d. they are located in regions of warm ocean water and are near the equator.


C

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