Question

Which of the following airports is located farthest from the Tropic of Capricorn?

• A. Aden
• B. Port Louis
• C. Rio De Janeiro
• D. Harare

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine which airport is located farthest from the Tropic of Capricorn, we first need to understand the geographical locations of each city relative to the Tropic of Capricorn. The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary line situated at approximately 23.5 degrees south latitude. We will briefly analyze the latitude of each city to find which one is the farthest north of this line: 

1. Aden: Situated in Yemen, Aden is located at a latitude of approximately 12.8 degrees north.
2. Port Louis: Located in Mauritius, with a latitude around 20.2 degrees south.
3. Rio De Janeiro: In Brazil, positioned at about 22.9 degrees south latitude.
4. Harare: The capital of Zimbabwe, located at roughly 17.8 degrees south.

The Tropic of Capricorn is at 23.5 degrees south. Considering the given cities:

• Aden, being at 12.8 degrees north, is farthest from the Tropic of Capricorn as it is the only one located north of the equator.
• Port Louis, Rio De Janeiro, and Harare are all south of the equator and closer to the Tropic of Capricorn than Aden.

Thus, the airport in Aden is the farthest from the Tropic of Capricorn.

Correct Answer: Aden

Answer 2

Aden, located in Yemen, is situated near the Tropic of Cancer at approximately 12°49'N latitude. This places it farthest from the Tropic of Capricorn, which lies at approximately 23°27'S latitude in the Southern Hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead, and Aden's proximity to it results in a hot and arid climate typical of tropical regions. 

In contrast, the other airports mentioned are closer to the Tropic of Capricorn, which is situated in the Southern Hemisphere. These locations are closer to the southern tropical zone, with the Tropic of Capricorn marking the southernmost latitude where the Sun is directly overhead during the Southern Hemisphere's summer solstice. This difference in latitude affects the climate and weather patterns at these airports, with more pronounced seasonal variations in areas closer to the Tropic of Capricorn.

Thus, Aden is positioned significantly farther from the Tropic of Capricorn compared to the other airports, and its location near the Tropic of Cancer influences its geographical and climatic characteristics.