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The Tropic of Cancer is only about 74 miles south of the end of The Florida Keys, and about 84 miles north of the north coast of Kauai Island in Hawaii. But no point in the US is less than about 1,300 miles from the equator.

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Which is closer to the US the equator or the Tropic of Cancer?

The Tropic of Cancer is only about 74 miles south of the end of The Florida Keys, and about 84 miles north of the north coast of Kauai Island in Hawaii. But no point in the US is less than about 1,300 miles from the equator.


Is the Tropic of Cancer north or south of the Equator?

north


What are the 5 most important parallels of latitude?

Oh honey, let me break it down for you. The 5 most important parallels of latitude are the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, and Antarctic Circle. They divide the Earth into different climate zones and help us navigate our way around this spinning rock we call home. So, pay attention to these lines if you don't want to get lost in the sauce.


What tropic is located above the equator?

ALL of the US lies in the North Temperate Zone, EXCEPT:-- the State of Hawaii is in the Tropic Zone-- a small northern strip of the State of Alaska is in the North Polar Zone.


How many states in the US are north of the Tropic of Capricorn?

The Tropic of Capricorn is in the southern hemisphere, and all 50 US states are north of it. The Tropic of Cancer is in the northern hemisphere and 49 US states are north of it. Hawaii is south of it.


Which parts of US has tropical climates?

Tropical climates are found between 0 degrees (Equator) and 23 and 1/2 degrees north or south of the Equator - (Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn). You can locate these latitudes in an atlas.


How many states in the US are north of the Tropic of Cancer?

All 50 states in United States are north of the equator. Only Hawaii is south of the Tropic of Cancer (the islands are 19° to 22° N latitude).The only territory of the US that is south of the equator is American Samoa (near 13°S, 170°W).All fifty US states are located north of the equator.


What US state is south of the tropic of cancer?

The US state that is south of the Tropic of Cancer is Hawaii.


How many of the US are above the tropic of cparicorn?

All 50 states are north of the Tropic of Capricorn.


What is the only US state south of the tropic of cancer?

Florida is the only US state that is south of the Tropic of Cancer.


Does the tropic of cancer pass through the US of americia?

No, it is found at 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator. It doesn't run thru North America


What is closer to the equator Mexico or the US?

Mexico is closer to the equator.