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Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer is one of the parallels (imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator) located in the northern hemisphere (currently its latitude is 
).
It is called "Cancer" because a long time ago, when the summer solstice occurred in the northern hemisphere (on June 20th or 21st), the Sun was in the constellation Cancer (the crab).
Now, if we were just in the North Pole, Polaris would by exactly over our heads (
over the horizon), but as we go south and find the Tropic of Cancer parallel, Polaris altitude will be approximately at an angle of over the horizon.
Hence, the altitude of Polaris measured by an observer at the Tropic of Cancer is .
The ozone layer protects us from the harmful emission of rays directly to the environment. Absent this added layer of protection we humans will be susceptible to various forms of cancer due to over radiation and eye problems such as cataracts. It is estimated that 10% of the world's population will face the consequences of ozone depletion this year and these numbers were continue to rise as time progresses.
Small antennas on the spacecraft can beam weak radio signals back to earth meaning it can in some way communicate
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Number 2: Pine Trees.
Number 3: The Coastal Plain.
Explanation for number 2: The lower part of the Coastal Plain does not have very fertile soil, so not many things can grow except for pine trees and brush.
Explanation for number 3: None needed.
