Question

The extent of Equatorial Region is _________________.

• A. $5^{\circ }$ North of $5^{\circ }$ South
• B. ${10}^{\circ }$ North of ${10}^{\circ }$ South
• C. ${12}^{\circ }$ North of ${12}^{\circ }$ South
• D. ${18}^{\circ }$ North of ${18}^{\circ }$ South

Answer 1

The correct option is A $5^{\circ }$ North of $5^{\circ }$ South

The regions in the equatorial region are basically located 5 degree north and 5 degree south of the equator. It is between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The areas located in the region have a hot climate because of the direct sun rays and receive a lot of rainfall hence making the vegetation very thick and dense

The correct answer is A.