geographic tropics Sahara Atacama alpine tundra

The tropics include deserts and snowy peaks

The geographic tropics are the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. They include deserts such as the Sahara and Atacama, as well as alpine tundra and snow-capped peaks, so the region does not have one kind of climate.

Centaurs may become comets or leave the Solar System

Centaurs are icy objects that were probably pushed inward from the outer Solar System by the giant planets. Over time, they are expected either to become comets or to be thrown out of the Solar System.

Race crowds could praise emperors and criticize officials

The Hippodrome in Byzantine Constantinople hosted chariot races, but its crowds also voiced political views. People praised emperors and criticized officials. Rivalries among the crowds’ factions could turn gatherings into riots, including the Nika Riots of 532.

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geographic tropics Sahara Atacama alpine tundra

The tropics include deserts and snowy peaks

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