WAEC Geography 2010 Question 18

Question 18

The Earth and Solar System

The northern and southern limits of the apparent movement of the Sun is marked by the

  1. A.Tropic of Capricorn and Equator.
  2. B.Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
  3. C.Horse Latitudes.
  4. D.North pole and South pole.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.)

Explanation

The overhead sun moves between 23½°N (Cancer) and 23½°S (Capricorn).