The Tropic of Cancer

What is the Tropic of Cancer?

• It is a 23˚5’ N latitude above the equator.

• It is a 23˚ 5’N latitude below the equator.

• It is a 23˚ 5’S longitude above the equator.

• It is a 23˚ 5’ S latitude below the equator.

What is the Tropic of Cancer also called?

• Eastern Tropic

• Southern Tropic

• Northern Tropic

• Western Tropic

What is the weather in the tropic of Cancer?

• It is generally cold and wet.

• It is generally hot and dry.

• It is generally windy and cold.

• It is generally rainy.

During a solstice, the Sun looks as if it is standing ________.

• out

• upside down

• sidewards

• still

What are the continents that lies in the Tropic of Cancer?

• Asia, Africa and North America

• Asia, Africa and South America

• Asia, Africa and Australia

• Asia, Africa and Europe

Summer Solstice happens in the ___________.

• The Tropic of Capricorn

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The Arctic Circle

• The Antarctic Circle