The parallel of latitude at 66°33'N is the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Arctic Circle
Per Bowditch, the Arctic Circle is defined as the parallel of latitude at 66°33'N (90° minus the Earth's axial tilt of 23°27'). It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours during solstice.
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