I WONDER - Where Is Africa?

I WONDER - Where Is Africa?

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science

KG - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explains the Equator as an imaginary line encircling the Earth, dividing it into the northern and southern hemispheres. It highlights Africa's unique position, with two-thirds in the northern hemisphere and one-third in the southern. The Equator passes through six African countries, where visitors can find markers indicating its path.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Equator?

A line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres

A real line that can be seen from space

A line that only exists in the northern hemisphere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Africa divided by the Equator?

Entirely in the southern hemisphere

Entirely in the northern hemisphere

Equally divided between the northern and southern hemispheres

Two-thirds in the northern hemisphere and one-third in the southern hemisphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hemisphere is larger in terms of landmass in Africa?

Neither, as Africa is entirely in one hemisphere

Northern hemisphere

Southern hemisphere

Both are equal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about the Equator's path through Africa?

It passes through only one country in Africa

It passes through six countries in Africa

It does not pass through any African countries

It passes through all African countries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature found at locations where the Equator passes through?

Statues of explorers

Lighthouses

Large bodies of water

Markers indicating the Equator