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Because that's the southernmost latitude on Earth where the sun is ever directly
overhead. (That happens within a day either way of December 21 each year.)
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Where is the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
The Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer are both lines of latitude, each located at 23°26′22″ from the equator. The Tropic of Capricorn is located south of the equator and the Tropic of Cancer is located north.
Is the Tropic of Capricorn located in the northern or southern hemisphere?
The Tropic of Capricorn is located in the southern hemisphere.
Which tropic is located south of the equator?
The Tropic of Capricorn.
Where are tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn located?
Africa
In order to be classified as a tropical rainforest a forest must have be located between what two tropics?
In order for a Tropical Rain Forest to be considered a Tropical Rain Forest it must be located between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
Is the tropic of caner located north of the equator?
no the tropic of Capricorn is
What is the difference between the tropic of Capricorn and tropic of cancer?
The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23°26′22″N whereas the Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23°26′22″S.
Is Tropic of Capricorn above or below the equator?
The Tropic of Capricorn is located south of the equator. Tropic of Capricorn: 23°26′22″S However, the Tropic of Capricorn can also be north of the equator, since the Earth is round.
Tropical climates are located between the Tropic of Cancer and?
The Tropic of Capricorn
What hemisphere is tropic of Capricorn located?
southern
What is the line of latitude called that is located at 23 30 s?
Tropic of Capricorn (more precisely 23° 26′ 22″ south of the equator) (the Tropic of Cancer is at about 23.5 degrees North)
How many of the us is on top of the tropic of Capricorn?
All of the US is above the Tropic of Capricorn. However, if you are talking about the Tropic of Cancer, all states except Hawaii are above it.
