WAEC Geography 2001 Question 17

Question 17

The Earth and Solar System

The latitude which marks the limits of the sun's apparent movement north and south of the equator is

  1. A.23½°
  2. B.45½°
  3. C.65½°
  4. D.90°.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (23½°)

Explanation

The overhead sun moves between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, at 23½° N and S.