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Geography • World GeographyEasy

Which of the following continents is traversed by the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn, making it the only continent to span both northern and southern temperate zones?

A. Asia
B. Africa✓ Correct Answer
C. South America
D. North America

💡 Solution & Explanation

Africa is uniquely positioned across the central globe such that the Equator bisects it symmetrically, while the Tropic of Cancer passes through its northern desert regions and the Tropic of Capricorn cuts across its southern portion. Asia is crossed by the Equator and Tropic of Cancer but not Capricorn. South America is crossed by the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn. Latitude lines define global thermal belts and climate zones.

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