At which of the following latitudes is it possible for the Sun's rays to hit the ground perpendicular to the ground at some point during the year?
A) 87$\degree$
B) 55$\degree$
C) 42$\degree$
D) 33$\degree$
E) 20$\degree$

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The Sun's rays can be perpendicular to the ground only between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S). 20° falls within this range.

At Which of the Following Latitudes Is It Possible for the Sun's