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A Line Runs Through It - The Tropic of Cancer Quiz


The Tropic of Cancer, also known as the Northern Tropic, is located approximately 23.4 degrees north of the equator. This circle of latitude passes through 15 different countries and some notable bodies of water. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Matthew_07
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
400,987
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
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Question 1 of 15
1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern region of this African nation. Specifically, the circle of latitude lies very close to the country's tallest peak, Mount Tahat, which is located at the heart of the Sahara desert. Which country, noted for being the largest nation of the African continent, is being described? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. In addition to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, the region of Agadez of this landlocked West African nation is known for being a paleontology center, where dinosaur fossils have been discovered. Which former French colony, named after a river of the same name, is being described? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the district of Kufra, which is the largest district of this African nation. The district's capital, Al Jawf, houses one of the most heavily irrigated oases in the world. Which country, located in the Maghreb region, is being described? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Lake Nasser, which serves as a reservoir for the Aswan Dam located in this Mediterranean nation. In which country, noted for its civilization and pyramids, is Lake Nasser located? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The capital of this Arabic-speaking nation, Riyadh, is located close to the Tropic of Cancer. This Middle Eastern country is also home to Islam's two holiest cities - Mecca and Medina. Which Asian nation, known for being the only nation that borders both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, is being described? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Lying on the Tropic of Cancer, Abu Dhabi is one of the seven political territories that make up this nation state. Which Middle Eastern nation, home to the megatall skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is being described? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. A signboard located in the Al Atkiya village of this sultanate nation demarcates the Tropic of Cancer. The signboard, unveiled by the nation's astronomical society in 2017, is located near the country's capital, Muscat. Which country, once colonized by the Portuguese from the early 14th century to mid 15th century, is being described? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, the state of Gujarat of this Asian country lies strategically on the Tropic of Cancer. The major circle of latitude also passes through the Arabian Sea, which borders Gujarat to the west. Which Asian nation, home to the Taj Mahal mausoleum, is being described? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Occupying the south-easternmost region of the county, Chittagong Division is home to Cox's Bazar, which is a well-known tourist destination. Chittagong is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Which densely-populated nation, home to the endangered Bengal tiger, is being described? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Located at the heart of this Southeast Asian nation, Mandalay is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Noted for its U Bein Bridge and Mount Popa, Mandalay is one of the "Big Four" destinations among backpackers; the other three being Yangon, Bagan, and Inle Lake. Which country, also known as Burma, is home to Mandalay? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern region of the Yunnan province of this Asian nation. Located in the Hani autonomous county, the Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Park is aptly named after the circle of latitude. In which country is the park located? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Located on a narrow peninsula, Baja California Sur is a small state belonging to this North American country. The state's capital, La Paz, is situated close to the Tropic of Cancer. Which country, bordering a gulf that is named after the country itself, is being described? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Located approximately 265 kilometers southeast of the nation's capital, Nassau, Long Island's claim to fame is that it is split into two halves by the Tropic of Cancer. Which Commonwealth nation, noted for its Harbour Island and Pig Beach, is home to Long Island? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. In addition to being the largest town in the northern region of this African nation, Zouérat is noted for its iron ore mining industry and its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Which Islamic nation, formerly colonized by France, is being described? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the town of Taoudenni, which is known for its salt mining industry. Taoudenni is located approximately 1,200 kilometres to the northeast of the nation's capital, Bamako. Which landlocked African nation, whose official language is French, is being described? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern region of this African nation. Specifically, the circle of latitude lies very close to the country's tallest peak, Mount Tahat, which is located at the heart of the Sahara desert. Which country, noted for being the largest nation of the African continent, is being described?

Answer: Algeria

Algeria is the largest country located in the African continent. Approximately 80% of the lands in Algeria are covered by desert.

At 2,908 meters, Mount Tahat is Algeria's highest peak. An oasis city named Tamanrasset is located approximately 56 kilometers to the south of the mountain.
2. In addition to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, the region of Agadez of this landlocked West African nation is known for being a paleontology center, where dinosaur fossils have been discovered. Which former French colony, named after a river of the same name, is being described?

Answer: Niger

The region of Agadez is the largest region of Niger. It is also the country's southernmost region.

The fossils of dinosaurs from the genus of Ouranosaurus have been found in Agadez.

Niger is a landlocked nation - it borders Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, and Nigeria. The country is named after the Niger River, which is one of the main rivers in West Africa.

Niger gained its independence from France in 1960.
3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the district of Kufra, which is the largest district of this African nation. The district's capital, Al Jawf, houses one of the most heavily irrigated oases in the world. Which country, located in the Maghreb region, is being described?

Answer: Libya

The district of Kufra is located in the southeastern region of Libya. Its capital, Al Jawf, lies strategically in a large oasis in the Kufra basin. The aerial view showing the unique pattern of the advanced center-pivot irrigation system was photographed from the International Space Station in 2016.

The Maghreb, also known as the Arab Maghreb, refers to a subregion of North Africa that includes five predominantly Muslim nations - Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia.
4. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Lake Nasser, which serves as a reservoir for the Aswan Dam located in this Mediterranean nation. In which country, noted for its civilization and pyramids, is Lake Nasser located?

Answer: Egypt

Lake Nasser is one of the world's largest man-made lakes. The construction of the Aswan Dam led to the flooding of the lower region of Nubia, forcing the relocations of thousands of affected families.

Egypt is known for being a cradle of civilization. The Great Pyramid of Giza, located in the Giza pyramid complex, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
5. The capital of this Arabic-speaking nation, Riyadh, is located close to the Tropic of Cancer. This Middle Eastern country is also home to Islam's two holiest cities - Mecca and Medina. Which Asian nation, known for being the only nation that borders both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, is being described?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Mecca, home to the Kaaba, is the birthplace of the founder of Islam, Muhammad. Muslims visit the Kaaba to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. Medina is the burial place of Muhammad.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia borders the Red Sea to the west and the Persian Gulf to the east.
6. Lying on the Tropic of Cancer, Abu Dhabi is one of the seven political territories that make up this nation state. Which Middle Eastern nation, home to the megatall skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is being described?

Answer: United Arab Emirates

The seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi occupies approximately 87% of the total land area of UAE.

At 829.8 meters in height, the Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, is one the world's tallest buildings. The word "burj" means tower in the Arabian language.
7. A signboard located in the Al Atkiya village of this sultanate nation demarcates the Tropic of Cancer. The signboard, unveiled by the nation's astronomical society in 2017, is located near the country's capital, Muscat. Which country, once colonized by the Portuguese from the early 14th century to mid 15th century, is being described?

Answer: Oman

The Al Atkiya village is located in Al Amarat, Muscat, Oman. The Omani Astronomical Society unveiled a signboard indicating the position of the Tropic of Cancer in 2017. The design of the signboard is simple - a brown background with the white words "Tropic of Cancer" in both English and Arabic.

Oman was colonized by the Portuguese from 1507 to 1650.
8. Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, the state of Gujarat of this Asian country lies strategically on the Tropic of Cancer. The major circle of latitude also passes through the Arabian Sea, which borders Gujarat to the west. Which Asian nation, home to the Taj Mahal mausoleum, is being described?

Answer: India

Gujarat is the westernmost state of India. Lothal and Dholavira are important archaeological sites in Gujarat, India.

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India. It is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
9. Occupying the south-easternmost region of the county, Chittagong Division is home to Cox's Bazar, which is a well-known tourist destination. Chittagong is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Which densely-populated nation, home to the endangered Bengal tiger, is being described?

Answer: Bangladesh

Occupying an area of 33,771 square kilometers, Chittagong is the largest administrative division of Bangladesh. The nation's coastal area is known for being the longest natural sand beach in the world.

Known for its sandy beaches, Cox's Bazar is one of the most visited tourist sites in Bangladesh.

The Bengal tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh. These majestic animals can be found in the wild in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.
10. Located at the heart of this Southeast Asian nation, Mandalay is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Noted for its U Bein Bridge and Mount Popa, Mandalay is one of the "Big Four" destinations among backpackers; the other three being Yangon, Bagan, and Inle Lake. Which country, also known as Burma, is home to Mandalay?

Answer: Myanmar

Myanmar's "Big Four", namely Bagan, Inle Lake, Mandalay, and Yangon, are popular destinations among backpackers.

Constructed in 1850, U Bein Bridge is one of the world's longest teakwood (a tropical hardwood) bridges. The bridge is 1.2 kilometers in length.

Mount Popa is an extinct volcano that is located in the region of Mandalay, Myanmar. At approximately 1,518 meters in height, Mount Popa is frequented by Burmese pilgrims, especially during the full moon in the third (Nayon) and ninth (Nadaw) months of the traditional Burmese calendar.
11. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern region of the Yunnan province of this Asian nation. Located in the Hani autonomous county, the Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Park is aptly named after the circle of latitude. In which country is the park located?

Answer: China

Yunnan is located in the southwestern region of China. Occupying an area of 1,500 square meters, the Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Park was built in 1997. The park houses a sundial that marks the Tropic of Cancer.
12. Located on a narrow peninsula, Baja California Sur is a small state belonging to this North American country. The state's capital, La Paz, is situated close to the Tropic of Cancer. Which country, bordering a gulf that is named after the country itself, is being described?

Answer: Mexico

Baja California Sur is separated from the mainland of Mexico by the Gulf of California. Mexico is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the east.

The state capital of Baja California Sur is La Paz, which shares the name with the constitutional capital of Bolivia.
13. Located approximately 265 kilometers southeast of the nation's capital, Nassau, Long Island's claim to fame is that it is split into two halves by the Tropic of Cancer. Which Commonwealth nation, noted for its Harbour Island and Pig Beach, is home to Long Island?

Answer: Bahamas

Long Island is one of the 32 districts of the Bahamas. The Tropic of Cancer straddles the northern part of the island.

Pig Beach, also known as Big Major Cay, is known for its colony of feral pigs that live on the island.

Harbour Island is well-known for its pink sandy beaches. The sand appears to be pink, due to the presence of foraminifera (microorganism with red shells).
14. In addition to being the largest town in the northern region of this African nation, Zouérat is noted for its iron ore mining industry and its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. Which Islamic nation, formerly colonized by France, is being described?

Answer: Mauritania

Mauritania gained its independence from France in 1960. The town of Zouérat is located in the region of Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania.

Mauritania is bordered by the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the northwest. The Tropic of Cancer also passes through Western Sahara.
15. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the town of Taoudenni, which is known for its salt mining industry. Taoudenni is located approximately 1,200 kilometres to the northeast of the nation's capital, Bamako. Which landlocked African nation, whose official language is French, is being described?

Answer: Mali

Mali gained its independence from France in 1960. The country borders seven African nations - Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal.

Taoudenni is a remote town that is located at the heart of the Sahara Desert.
Source: Author Matthew_07

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