Geography: The Equator
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Which country is known to be crossed by the Equator?

  • Egypt
  • Gabon (correct)
  • Morocco
  • South Africa
  • Which of the following countries is NOT crossed by the Equator?

  • Republic of the Congo
  • Kenya
  • Nigeria (correct)
  • Uganda
  • Identify a country whose territory consists of several islands and is crossed by the Equator.

  • Philippines
  • Maldives (correct)
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Which of the following countries is one of those through which the Equator passes?

    <p>Ecuador</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is part of the group that includes the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    <p>Gabon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is NOT crossed by the Equator?

    <p>Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Asian country is known to be crossed by the Equator?

    <p>Indonesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries does the Equator pass through?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is located on the Equator?

    <p>Uganda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these pairs of countries is correctly matched with one being on the Equator?

    <p>São Tomé and Príncipe and Kenya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latitude of the Equator?

    <p>0°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries does the Equator pass through?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate length of the Equator?

    <p>40,075 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Equator divide the Earth into?

    <p>Northern and Southern Hemispheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Equator in geography?

    <p>It circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Equator

    • An imaginary line circling the Earth midway between the North and South Poles.
    • Located at 0° latitude.
    • Divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

    Length of the Equator

    • Approximately 40,075 kilometers.
    • Roughly 24,901 miles.

    Countries Crossed by the Equator

    • The Equator passes through 13 countries.

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    Test your knowledge about the Equator, its significance, and the countries it crosses. This quiz covers important facts like its length and geographical division of the Earth. Perfect for geography enthusiasts!

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