WAEC Geography 2014 Question 13

Question 13

Latitude, Longitude and Time

Which of the following lines of latitude divides the earth into two hemispheres?

  1. A.Tropic of Cancer
  2. B.Tropic of Capricorn
  3. C.The Equator
  4. D.Antarctic Circle
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Answer: C (The Equator)

Explanation

The Equator (0°) divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.