___________ is a parallel that marks the Southern limit of the area within which, at the Winter Solstice, the Sun does not rise.

Antarctic circle

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricon

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Arctic circle

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Solution

The correct option is D Arctic circle
Arctic circle is a parallel that marks the Southern limit of the area within which, at the Winter Solstice, the Sun does not rise. Antarctic circle is a parallel that marks the Northern limit of the area within which, at the Summer Solstice, the Sun does not rise.

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