Question 73
Set 3
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I. Lake Tanganyika
II. Lake Tonlé Sap
III. Patos Lagoon
Through how many of them does the equator pass?
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DDalvoy Solutions
The equator passes through only one of the listed water bodies:
I. Lake Tanganyika: Yes, Lake Tanganyika in East Africa is crossed by the equator. This large freshwater lake is located between Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Zambia, with the equator passing through its northern section.
II. Lake Tonlé Sap: No, Lake Tonlé Sap is located in Cambodia in Southeast Asia, well north of the equator at approximately 13°N latitude.
III. Patos Lagoon: No, Patos Lagoon (Lagoa dos Patos) is located in southern Brazil near Porto Alegre, approximately 30°S latitude, well south of the equator.
Therefore, only Lake Tanganyika is crossed by the equator.
SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips
For equatorial geography questions, focus on the equatorial belt region (between 23.5°N and 23.5°S) and identify which water bodies or countries fall within this zone. Consider the latitudinal positions of major geographical features.