Final answer:
Objects with a declination of 44° are not exactly along a notable line of latitude, but the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5° north is the nearest major latitude line. The student's question cannot be correctly answered with the provided options; instead, Earth's latitude system must be used to determine alignment.
Step-by-step explanation:
An object with a declination of 44° would align with the latitude that is 44° north of the celestial equator on Earth. Given the options, none directly corresponds with 44° north latitude. However, the Tropic of Cancer is the closest significant parallel, located at approximately 23.5° north of the equator. The Arctic Circle lies much farther north at approximately 66.5° north of the equator.
If Earth's axis tilt were only 16° instead of the actual 23.5°, then the Tropic of Cancer would also be at 16° north, and the Arctic Circle at 90° - 16° = 74° north. Seasonal changes would be milder due to the decreased tilt, leading to less variation in the Sun's path throughout the year.