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Q · Latitudemedium · 45s
Which latitude marks the southernmost point of the sun's direct overhead rays?
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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During the December solstice, the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S), the southernmost latitude where vertical sun rays fall, marking an important astronomical and climatic boundary.
Final Answer: Option B - Tropic of Capricorn