Multiple choice

The continent that occupies the largest area in the equatorial belt is

  1. South America

  2. Africa

  3. Australia

  4. Asia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Africa occupies the largest area in the equatorial belt, with the equator passing through the middle of the continent. Africa straddles the equator for approximately 5,000 miles, covering more equatorial land area than any other continent. South America has significant equatorial land but less than Africa.

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