31-Aug-2023 Theme: 'Tropic'

(1) What is the approximate latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn?

Answer: 23.5 degrees south.

(2) Name five of the 10 countries through which the Tropic of Capricorn passes.

Answer: Australia, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, Namibia, South Africa, Madagascar, Botswana & Mozambique.

(3) The Tropic of Capricorn is (a) geographically fixed (b) moving slowly north (c) moving slowly south (c) oscillating annually.

Answer: (b) moving slowly north (by about 15 metres per year).

(4) What does a phototropic organism do?

Answer: Moves or grows toward (or away from) light.

(5) What does trophic mean?

Answer: Relating to feeding and nutrition.

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