Question

Which of the following statements are true of the African Continent?

• A. The Equator passes through the middle of the continent giving rise to the name, 'The Central Continent.'
• B. The continent has the most number of mountain ranges.
• C. Both the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn pass through the continent.
• D. The prime meridian passes through the continent on the western side.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A The Equator passes through the middle of the continent giving rise to the name, 'The Central Continent.'
C Both the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn pass through the continent.
D The prime meridian passes through the continent on the western side.

The Equator passes through the centre of Africa. Both the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through Africa. The prime meridian cuts across Africa on its western side. Hence Africa, which is centrally located, is known as ‘The Central Continent.’