I am an imaginary latitude on the upper half of the Earth. I am one of the five major latitudes that mark the maps of the Earth. I pass through the regions of Greenland, Canada, Russia, Sweden, and a few other regions. Who am I?
A
Antarctic Circle
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B
Arctic Circle
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C
Tropic of Cancer
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D
Tropic of Capricorn
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Solution
The correct option is B Arctic Circle The Arctic Circle is one of the most important latitudes of the Earth. According to sources, it covers a geographical area of about 5.5 million square miles. It is located at 66.5° north of the equator. It passes through the regions of North America, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. In the summer solstice, an observer in the arctic circle will see the sun above the horizon for a full 24 hours.