Which of these major latitudes passes through the middle of Australia?
A
Tropic of Cancer
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B
Tropic of Capricorn
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C
Arctic circle
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D
Antarctic circle
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Solution
The correct option is B Tropic of Capricorn Australia lies between 10.45°, and 43.39°, south latitude and 113.9°, and 153.39° east longitudes. The Tropic of Capricorn passes approximately through the central part of the continent.