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Quiz about Between the Lines Notable Circles of Latitude
Quiz about Between the Lines Notable Circles of Latitude

Between the Lines: Notable Circles of Latitude Quiz


Circles of latitude, also known as lines of latitude, or parallels, are imaginary horizontal lines that run across the Earth. This quiz tests your geographical knowledge on ten notable circles of latitude, from north to south. Enjoy the ride!

A photo quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Matthew_07
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
405,788
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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298
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Question 1 of 10
1. Located approximately 66.6 degrees north of the equator, the Arctic Circle passes through North America, the Scandinavian Peninsula, and North Asia. Which of the following European countries does it NOT pass through? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The 49th parallel north forms part of the international border between which two giant nations? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 38th parallel north is of significant historical importance as it was used as the demarcation line that separated two Asian nations prior to a notorious war. This border was then replaced by a demilitarized zone in 1953. Which two nations are being described? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Located approximately 23.4 degrees north of the equator, the Tropic of Cancer, or the Northern Tropic, crosses a total of 15 nations. Which of the following countries is the only Caribbean nation that lies on the Tropic of Cancer? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The 17th parallel north is a notable circle of latitude in the history of a Southeast Asian country. The line straddled the border of two political entities, before the reunification of the country in 1976. Which Southeast Asian nation is being described? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. Located at 0 degrees latitude, this line passes through which two archipelago nations in Asia? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The 1st parallel south forms part of the border between which two East African nations, both of which border Lake Victoria? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Located approximately 23.4 degrees south of the equator, the Tropic of Capricorn, or the Southern Tropic, crosses a total of ten nations. Interestingly, this line does not cross any of the countries located in which two continents? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The 26th parallel south is the demarcation line that defines the state border between two states of which Oceanic nation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Located approximately 66.6 degrees south of the equator, the Antarctic Circle passes through the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Which of the following landmasses is NOT located on the Antarctic Circle? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Located approximately 66.6 degrees north of the equator, the Arctic Circle passes through North America, the Scandinavian Peninsula, and North Asia. Which of the following European countries does it NOT pass through?

Answer: Estonia

The Arctic Circle passes through Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the US. As the name implies, it also passes through the Arctic Ocean.
2. The 49th parallel north forms part of the international border between which two giant nations?

Answer: Canada and USA

Located at the border between Surrey (Canada) and Blaine (USA), the Peace Arch monument was erected in 1921. At approximately 8,900 kilometers (5,530 miles), the Canada-USA border is known to be the world's longest international border between two nations.
3. The 38th parallel north is of significant historical importance as it was used as the demarcation line that separated two Asian nations prior to a notorious war. This border was then replaced by a demilitarized zone in 1953. Which two nations are being described?

Answer: North Korea and South Korea

The 38th parallel north divides the Korean Peninsula into two parts - North Korea and South Korea. It served as the border between the two nations prior to the notorious Korean War that broke out on 25 June 1950.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was established in 1953, following the Korean Armistice Agreement. The DMZ is approximately 250 kilometers (160 miles) in length.
4. Located approximately 23.4 degrees north of the equator, the Tropic of Cancer, or the Northern Tropic, crosses a total of 15 nations. Which of the following countries is the only Caribbean nation that lies on the Tropic of Cancer?

Answer: Bahamas

The Tropic of Cancer crosses six African nations (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger), seven Asian nations (Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), one North American nation (Mexico), and one Caribbean nation (Bahamas). The line also crosses three oceans - Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

The Tropic of Cancer divides Bahamas's Long Island into two halves.
5. The 17th parallel north is a notable circle of latitude in the history of a Southeast Asian country. The line straddled the border of two political entities, before the reunification of the country in 1976. Which Southeast Asian nation is being described?

Answer: Vietnam

The Seventeenth parallel was the demarcation line between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, following the Geneva Accords of 1954.

The reunification of Vietnam took place in 1976, where North Vietnam and South Vietnam merged to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
6. The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. Located at 0 degrees latitude, this line passes through which two archipelago nations in Asia?

Answer: Indonesia and the Maldives

The equator passes through seven African countries (DR Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, Uganda), three South American countries (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador), two Asian countries (Indonesia and the Maldives), and one oceanic country (Kiribati). The line also passes through three major oceans - Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

Both Indonesia and the Maldives are archipelago nations. Nicknamed "Equatorial City" or "Kota Katulistiwa" in the Malay language, the Indonesian city of Pontianak is located on the equator. The equator also crosses the region of international waters between the Huvadhu atoll and the Fuvahmulah atoll of the Maldives.
7. The 1st parallel south forms part of the border between which two East African nations, both of which border Lake Victoria?

Answer: Uganda and Tanzania

The three countries that border Lake Victoria are Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 1st parallel south, located in the southernmost region of Uganda, defines the international border between Uganda and Tanzania.

Algeria and Tunisia are located in North Africa. Chad and Cameroon are located in Central Africa. Zambia and Zimbabwe are located in Southern Africa.
8. Located approximately 23.4 degrees south of the equator, the Tropic of Capricorn, or the Southern Tropic, crosses a total of ten nations. Interestingly, this line does not cross any of the countries located in which two continents?

Answer: Asia and Europe

The Tropic of Capricorn passes through five African nations (Botswana, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa), four South American nations (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay) and Australia. The line also passes though three oceans - Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

It is interesting to note that Asia, which is the largest continent, does not have any landmass that lies on the Tropic of Capricorn.
9. The 26th parallel south is the demarcation line that defines the state border between two states of which Oceanic nation?

Answer: Australia

Australia consists of six states and ten territories. The six states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The 26th parallel south defines the state border between the Northern Territory and South Australia.
10. Located approximately 66.6 degrees south of the equator, the Antarctic Circle passes through the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Which of the following landmasses is NOT located on the Antarctic Circle?

Answer: Victoria Island

Wilkes Land is part of the Australian Antarctic Territory, whereas Adélie Land, or Terre Adélie, is a district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Borradaile Island is administered by New Zealand, under the Antarctic Treaty System.

Occupying an approximate area of 217,291 square kilometres (83,897 square miles), Victoria Island, located in the northern region of Canada, is the world's eighth largest island.
Source: Author Matthew_07

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