Question

where are the tropics located?
in the northern hemisphere
in the southern hemisphere
in the areas directly north and south of the equator
in the areas directly east and west of the prime meridian

Explanation:

The Tropics are the regions on either side of the Equator. They include the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.

Answer:

in the areas directly north and south of the Equator