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Which among the following countries of South America does the Tropic of Capricorn not pass through?
Explanation
The Tropic of Capricorn is a major circle of latitude located at approximately 23.5° South of the Equator [3]. In South America, this line passes through four specific countries: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Specifically, it runs through Chile's Atacama Desert and the latitude of São Paulo in Brazil. While some sources may erroneously suggest a connection to other regions, standard geographical data confirms that the Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through Bolivia. Bolivia is located entirely to the north of this latitude, situated between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, placing it within the tropical torrid zone [2]. Therefore, among the options provided, Bolivia is the country through which the Tropic of Capricorn does not pass.
Sources
- [1] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 18: Latitudes and Longitudes > Important Parallels of Latitudes > p. 240
- [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Biotic: Living > p. 125
- [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 18: Latitudes and Longitudes > Latitudinal Heat Zones of The Earth > p. 242
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following countries is NOT located on the Tropic of Capricorn?
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