Tropic of Cancer
It is near 23.5° north latitude. This topic is part of Latitude within Geography. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Tropic of Cancer trivia questions
The Tropic of Cancer lies in which hemisphere?
Answer: Northern Hemisphere
Bonus fact: It is near 23.5° north latitude.
Approximately what latitude is the Tropic of Cancer?
Answer: 23.5° N
Bonus fact: Its exact latitude changes slightly over time.
At the June solstice, the Sun can appear directly overhead at noon along what line?
Answer: Tropic of Cancer
Bonus fact: The subsolar point reaches its northernmost latitude.
Which major line of latitude crosses the Sahara?
Answer: Tropic of Cancer
Bonus fact: Much of the Sahara lies near 23.5° north.