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The parallel of latitude at 23°27'N is the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Tropic of Cancer

Per Bowditch and Nautical Almanac definitions, the parallel of latitude located at 23°27'N is the Tropic of Cancer, marking the northernmost limit of the sun's direct overhead declination during the summer solstice.

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