Question

question 37 (2 points)
which of the following lines of latitude crossed africa?
a) all of the above
b) tropic of capricorn
c) the equator
d) tropic of cancer
question 38 (2 points)
africa make up -------- of the earths land
a) 40.2%
b) 20.2%
c) 30.2%
d) 15.2%

Explanation:

• Question 37:
• The Equator ($0^{\circ}$ latitude) passes through several African countries like Gabon, Congo - Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
• The Tropic of Cancer ($23.5^{\circ}N$) cuts across northern African countries such as Egypt, Libya, Niger, Algeria, and Mauritania.
• The Tropic of Capricorn ($23.5^{\circ}S$) passes through southern African countries like Botswana, South Africa, and Mozambique. So all of the above lines of latitude cross Africa.
• Question 38:
• Africa makes up about 20.2% of the Earth's land area. This is a factual geographical data point.

Answer:

• Question 37: A. all of the above
• Question 38: B. 20.2%