Question

In which of the following countries do both the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator pass through?

• A. Brazil
• B. Argentina
• C. Peru
• D. Chile
• E. Venezuela

Hint:

Remember key latitudinal lines: - The \textbf{Equator} ($0^\circ$) divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. - The \textbf{Tropic of Capricorn} ($23.5^\circ$ S) marks the southernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead. Only countries spanning both of these latitudes will satisfy the condition.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine which country is crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, we need to consider the geographical locations of these lines: - The

Equator is at $0^\circ$ latitude and passes through several countries in Central and South America, including Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. - The

Tropic of Capricorn lies at approximately $23.5^\circ$ south latitude and passes through countries such as Brazil, Australia, and parts of southern Africa. Now let's examine each option:

Option A: Brazil
Brazil is located in northeastern South America. It is crossed by both the

Equator (near the northern border) and the

Tropic of Capricorn (in the southern part of the country). Therefore, this option is correct.


Option B: Argentina
Argentina lies entirely south of the Tropic of Capricorn but does not lie on the Equator. Hence, it is not crossed by both lines.


Option C: Peru
Peru is located north of the Tropic of Capricorn and is crossed by the Equator only near its northern border. However, the Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through Peru. So, this is incorrect.


Option D: Chile
Chile is a long, narrow country along the western coast of South America. While it lies south of the Equator, it is not crossed by the Equator or the Tropic of Capricorn (which passes just north of it). Thus, this option is incorrect.


Option E: Venezuela
Venezuela lies north of the Equator and is crossed by it in the northern region. However, it is far from the Tropic of Capricorn (which is in the Southern Hemisphere), so it is not crossed by both lines.
Thus, the only country among the options that is crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn is

Brazil.


Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{A. Brazil}} \]