Multiple choice

Consider the following countries of South Africa:

  1. Botswana 2. Lesotho
  2. Zambia 4. Zimbabwe The correct sequence of these countries, in terms of their proximity to the equator, is

  1. 3, 4, 2, 1

  2. 4, 2, 1, 3

  3. 3, 4, 1, 2

  4. 4, 1, 3, 2
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Explanation

To determine proximity to the equator, we look at the latitudes of these countries. Zambia (approx. 13 degrees S) is closest to the equator, followed by Zimbabwe (approx. 19 degrees S), Botswana (approx. 22 degrees S), and Lesotho (approx. 29 degrees S).

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