Question 18
The Earth and Solar SystemThe northern and southern limits of the apparent movement of the Sun is marked by the
- A.Tropic of Capricorn and Equator.
- B.Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
- C.Horse Latitudes.
- 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).