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At approximately which latitudes are the two polar circles (the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle) located?
Answer
66.5° N and 66.5° S
Explanation
The Arctic and Antarctic Circles lie at approximately **66.5° north and south latitude**, which is 23.5° from the poles and equivalently 23.5° beyond the equator's 90° distance to a pole. The correctly stated option locates them relative to the equator. **Key takeaway:** Polar circles are about 66.5° latitude. **Glossary:** Polar circle: latitude bounding regions with possible 24-hour daylight or darkness.
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