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Which of the following regions does the Eastern Hemisphere include? (Select all that apply)

Asia (correct)
Africa (correct)
Europe (correct)
North America

What is the definition of a hemisphere?

One half of a sphere.

The Western Hemisphere includes all of North America and part of Antarctica.

True (A)

The ______ Hemisphere includes most of South America and all of Australia.

<p>Southern</p>

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What regions are included in the Northern Hemisphere?

<p>All of North America, the northern reaches of South America, about two-thirds of Africa, all of Asia excluding parts of Indonesia, and all of Europe.</p>

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Which hemisphere includes Asia?

Asia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.

What is a hemisphere?

One half of a sphere.

Does the Western Hemisphere include part of Antarctica?

False. The Western Hemisphere includes all of North America and part of South America.

Which continents are in the Southern Hemisphere?

Most of South America and all of Australia.

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What regions are in the Northern Hemisphere?

All of North America, the northern reaches of South America, about two-thirds of Africa, all of Asia excluding parts of Indonesia, and all of Europe.

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Definitions and Concepts

Hemispheres: Represents half of a sphere, which can be categorized into eastern and western or northern and southern divisions.
Eastern Hemisphere: Encompasses most of Africa, about half of Antarctica, all of Asia and Australia, and most of Europe. Divided by the 0° and 180° meridians.
Western Hemisphere: Comprises about half of Antarctica along with all of North and South America.
Southern Hemisphere: Includes most of South America, one-third of Africa, all of Antarctica, a small part of Asia (Indonesia), and all of Australia.
Northern Hemisphere: Contains all of North America, northern portions of South America, around two-thirds of Africa, all of Asia except for parts of Indonesia, and all of Europe.