geography MCQ #7469

What is the Tropic of Cancer's latitude?

geography MCQ #7469

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the Tropic of Cancer's latitude?

    • A) 66.5° North
    • B) 0°
    • C) 23.5° North
    • D) 23.5° South

    Answer: 23.5° North

    Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer lies at 23.5° North latitude and marks the northernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead at noon (during the June solstice). It passes through countries like Mexico, Egypt, India, and China.