General Navigation USCG Question #1551 (Set 49)

The parallel of latitude at 23°27'S is the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Tropic of Capricorn

According to geographical and navigational definitions in Bowditch, the parallel of latitude at 23°27'S is designated as the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the southern limit of the sun's overhead declination.

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