Which continents lie entirely in the southern hemisphere?

Australia

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Asia

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Antarctica

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Europe

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Solution

The correct options are
A Australia
C Antarctica
The Equator divides the Earth into northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere contains more ocean and less landmass than the northern hemisphere. Australia and Antarctica are the two continents located completely within the southern hemisphere. Africa, South America, and Asia lie partially in both the hemispheres.

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