alleryWhat is the southern counterpart of the Tropic of Cancer called?
ATropic of Aquarius
BAntarctic Circle
CTropic of Capricorn
DSouthern Equator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Tropic of Capricorn
1. The two tropics lie on either side of the Equator.
2. The southern one marks the most southerly point where the Sun is overhead.
3. It is the Tropic of Capricorn; the Antarctic Circle is a polar circle.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tropic of Cancer, Lead section_
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