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Item CL100002: A person who lives at 12° south of the equator would see the sun directly overhead on a day in February.

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Approximately when would a person who lives at 12° south of the equator see the sun directly overhead in the middle of the day?

  1. On a day in February
  2. On a day in March
  3. On a day in June
  4. Never
Topic
Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences
Correct Answer
A

Distribution of Responses

Chart showing distrubtion of responses for Item CL100002

Percent of students responding correctly

Overall27%
Grades 6–824%
Grades 9–1231%
Male28%
Female26%
Primary Language is English28%
Primary Language is not English20%

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