The Tropic of Capricorn Refers to

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Tropic of Capricorn refers to

• A) that parallel that is 23.5° south latitude.
• B) the location of the subsolar point on September 22.
• C) the parallel that is the farthest northern location for the subsolar point during the year.
• D) that parallel that is 66.5° south latitude.

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum and structures related to it, responsible for the majority of higher cognitive functions.

Cognitive Functions

Mental processes that involve the acquisition of knowledge, manipulation of information, and reasoning, including perception, memory, and decision-making.

Lashley

Refers to Karl Spencer Lashley, an American psychologist and behaviorist well-known for his research on learning and brain function.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebral hemispheres, involved in complex brain functions like thought, memory, and consciousness.