Understanding Geographical Coordinates and Latitude Lines

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On June 21st every year, at noon, where does the sunlight fall perpendicularly?

Antarctic Circle

Arctic Circle

Tropic of Cancer (correct)

Tropic of Capricorn

Which latitude line is situated at approximately 23.5° South of the Equator?

Tropic of Capricorn (correct)

Polar Circle

Tropic of Cancer

Arctic Circle

What happens on December 22nd every year at noon on the Tropic of Capricorn?

Longest daylight in Northern Hemisphere

Longest daylight in Southern Hemisphere

No significant astronomical event

Sunlight falls perpendicularly (correct)

Which latitude line experiences the longest duration of daylight on June 21st?

Tropic of Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Polar Circles in terms of daylight duration?

Indicate the boundaries where the sun does not set on summer solstice Signup and view all the answers

What is the latitude range of the latitude lines on Earth?

0° to 90° Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the latitude line known as the Equator?

It divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

How do latitude lines appear on maps in relation to their actual circular shape on Earth?

As straight lines Signup and view all the answers

On which two days do the sun's rays fall perpendicularly on the Equator at noon?

March 21st and September 23rd Signup and view all the answers

What does a latitude of 45° signify on Earth?

It is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole Signup and view all the answers

How many hemispheres does the Equator divide the Earth into?

Two hemispheres Signup and view all the answers