Question

The sun is directly overhead at Mexico City (latitude 19°N).

a) Tropic of Cancer
b) Tropic of Capricorn
c) Equator
d) Arctic Circle

Answer 1

Mexico City is close to the Tropic of Cancer, where the sun is directly overhead on the summer solstice at a latitude of 23°5' N, making it the nearest location given in the options.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sun is directly overhead at Mexico City (latitude 19°N) on the summer solstice, which is at a latitude near the Tropic of Cancer.

The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude for which the Sun is directly overhead on this date and is at a declination of 23°5' N of the celestial equator. Since Mexico City's latitude is slightly less than this, it does not exactly coincide with the Tropic of Cancer, but it is the closest option listed. Therefore, the answer is (a) Tropic of Cancer.