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MCQ practice · SSC Bangladesh and Global Studies Board questions · Chapter 3: The Solar System and the Earth

Dhaka Board 2024

Which line is the 23.5° north latitude called?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a the Tropic of Cancer
  2. b the Tropic of Capricorn
  3. c the Arctic Circle
  4. d the Antarctic Circle
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: a the Tropic of Cancer

The book says the 23.5° north latitude is the Tropic of Cancer.

Why the other options are wrong

  • b the Tropic of Capricorn: The Tropic of Capricorn is the 23.5° south latitude.
  • c the Arctic Circle: The Arctic Circle is the 66.5° north latitude.
  • d the Antarctic Circle: The Antarctic Circle is the 66.5° south latitude.