alleryThe Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost circle of latitude where what happens?
ASnow never falls there
BSun can be overhead
CDay equals night always
DThe Sun never rises
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sun can be overhead
1. The Tropic of Cancer marks the most northerly point where the Sun reaches the zenith.
2. This occurs on the June solstice.
3. Equal day and night happens at the equinoxes, not here.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tropic of Cancer, Lead section_
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