Which latitude is commonly used as the northern boundary of the Southern Ocean?
Correct answer: D. 60 degrees south latitude
- A. The Equator
- B. The Tropic of Capricorn
- C. The Antarctic Circle
- D. 60 degrees south latitude
Explanation
The Southern Ocean is generally taken to extend north to 60°S.
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