Which of the following is true of the subsolar point?

A) It is primarily a Northern Hemisphere phenomenon.
B) The highest latitude at which it occurs is 60° N/S.
C) It never occurs beyond a few degrees of the equator.
D) It occurs at all latitudes at least once throughout the year.
E) It only occurs at lower latitudes, between the tropics (23.5° N/S).


Ans: E) It only occurs at lower latitudes, between the tropics (23.5° N/S).

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