Which continents lie on the Tropic of Cancer? Observe the given image and choose the correct answer.
A
North America, Europe, and Africa.
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B
South America, Asia, and Africa.
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C
North America, Asia, and Europe.
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D
North America, Asia, and Africa.
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Solution
The correct option is D North America, Asia, and Africa. The Tropic of Cancer is also called as the Northern Tropic, and it lies at latitude 23.5 degrees North of the Equator. It passes through Africa, Asia, and North America.