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Tropic of Capricorn

Definition:

The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary circle around the Earth at approximately 23.5 degrees south of the equator. It represents the southernmost latitude where the sun can be directly overhead at noon on the December solstice.

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Noun - Geography

The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It lies exactly opposite to the Tropic of Cancer and divides the Earth into the Southern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere.

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Noun - Astronomy

In astronomy, the Tropic of Capricorn represents the maximum southern declination of the Sun, defining the southernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead at noon on the December solstice.

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Noun - Climate

The Tropic of Capricorn plays a significant role in determining the climate conditions experienced in different parts of the world, particularly those located in the Southern Hemisphere. It helps identify regions with tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates.

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Adjective

The term "Tropic of Capricorn" can also be used to describe anything related to or situated near the Tropic of Capricorn geographical line.

Example sentence: The Tropic of Capricorn region experiences scorching summers.

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Idiomatic Expression

The phrase "crossing the Tropic of Capricorn" is often used metaphorically to describe traveling or venturing into tropical or foreign destinations.

Example sentence: Our vacation plans involve crossing the Tropic of Capricorn to explore the vibrant lands of South America.

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