How many major latitudes are there on the Earth?

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The correct option is B 5
There are five major latitudes - the Equator which is the only latitude that cuts across the centre of the Earth; the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn at 23 and a half degrees N and S respectively; the Arctic and Antarctic Circles at 66 and a half degrees N and S respectively.

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