Through which Queensland city does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Rockhampton, on the central coast of Queensland
- Step 1: Rockhampton is the city that is marked by the line of the Tropic of Capricorn. Answer: Rockhampton. Why not the others: Townsville, Cairns and Mackay all lie north of the line.
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