Question
Easy
Consider the following statements about latitudes. Which of the following is correct ?
1
Arctic Circle is at 23.5° north of the equator.
2
Tropic of Capricorn passes through southern hemisphere.
3
Antarctic Circle is at 23.5° south of the equator.
4
Tropic of Cancer passes through southern hemisphere.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Fundamentals of Geography: Earth & Its Systems
Topic: Earth's Motions, Globe, Latitudes & Longitudes
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Explanation: 1. Option 2: Tropic of Capricorn passes through the southern hemisphere. This statement is correct. The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It is located at approximately 23.5° south of the equator and is the southernmost latitude where the sun can be directly overhead. This occurs during the December solstice. Since it is located in the southern…Read More
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