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Q · Latitudemedium · 45s
The Tropic of Capricorn is located at:
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Situated at approximately 23.5° south latitude, the Tropic of Capricorn marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead at noon. This line is the counterpart of the Tropic of Cancer in the Southern Hemisphere and reflects the Earth’s axial tilt relative to the orbital plane around the sun.
Final Answer: Option B - 23.5° S