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Quiz about A Line Runs Through It The Tropic of Capricorn
Quiz about A Line Runs Through It The Tropic of Capricorn

A Line Runs Through It - The Tropic of Capricorn Quiz

The Tropic of Capricorn, also known as the Southern Tropic, is located approximately 23.4 degrees south of the equator. This circle of latitude passes through ten different countries and some notable bodies of water. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Matthew_07
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
400,966
Updated
Feb 27 23
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Very Easy
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the cities of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund of this country located in Southern Africa. This country is named after the world's oldest desert, which occupies the nation's coastal area. Which sparsely populated country, noted for its panhandle called the Caprivi Strip, is being described? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Situated on the edge of the arid Kalahari Desert, Mahalapye is a town that is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. A small monument was erected outside this town to mark the location of the major circle of latitude. Which African nation, known for its springboks in Khutse Game Reserve, is Mahalapye located in? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Named after the Tropic of Capricorn, Capricorn is one of the five districts located in the Limpopo province of this country. Another city of this country, Polokwane, played host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Which nation, known for its large Kruger National Park, is home to Capricorn and Polokwane? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Not to be confused with the Gaza Governorate of Palestine, the province of Gaza, located in this African nation, lies on the Tropic of Capricorn. Within this province lies the Limpopo National Park and the Limpopo railway, which connects the country's capital, Maputo, to the city of Somabhula in Zimbabwe. Which country, a former colony of Portugal, is being described? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Founded by French buccaneers, Toliara is a port town that lies directly on the Tropic of Capricorn. Located in an island country in the Indian Ocean, this town is located approximately 900 kilometers away from the nation's capital, Antananarivo. Which African island nation, known for its endemic ring-tailed lemur, is being described? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Named by Captain Cook, Cape Capricorn is a coastal area that lies on the Tropic of Capricorn. The area is synonymous with a lighthouse of the same name. Which Oceanian country, known for its marsupials, is home to Cape Capricorn? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the arid Atacama Desert, the high Andes Mountains, and the Antofagasta Region of this narrow country. Which tri-continental nation, bordering the Pacific Ocean, is being described? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. San Salvador de Jujuy, or more commonly known as Jujuy, lies slightly south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Jujuy is the capital city of a province of the same name, located in South America. Which large nation, known for its La Pampa, is being described? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Concepción is the name of a city that is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. The city is situated to the north of the nation's capital, Asunción. Which landlocked nation, nicknamed "The Heart of South America", is being described? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Apart from being the largest city that is located south of the equator, São Paulo is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Capricorn. Which South American nation, known for its Amazon rain forest and football teams, is home to São Paulo? Hint





Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the cities of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund of this country located in Southern Africa. This country is named after the world's oldest desert, which occupies the nation's coastal area. Which sparsely populated country, noted for its panhandle called the Caprivi Strip, is being described?

Answer: Namibia

 The Republic of Namibia is named after the Namib, which is the world's oldest desert. Occupying an area of 81,000 square kilometers, the Namib extends to Namibia's two neighboring countries, Angola and South Africa.

The Caprivi Strip is a panhandle (salient) that protrudes eastwards from the northeastern region of Namibia.

Namibia is one of the least densely populated nations in the world.
2. Situated on the edge of the arid Kalahari Desert, Mahalapye is a town that is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. A small monument was erected outside this town to mark the location of the major circle of latitude. Which African nation, known for its springboks in Khutse Game Reserve, is Mahalapye located in?

Answer: Botswana

 The words inscribed on the monument reads "This point is on the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the most southerly latitude reached by the Sun. Here the Sun will be at the zenith each year on midsummer day at midday local apparent time, which is on 22 December, at approximately 12 minutes past twelve o'clock at noon. At the above time, the Sun will shine directly down the tube above this notice."

The word "khutse" means "where one kneels to drink" in the Sekwena language, which is a dialect of Tswana. Springboks can be sighted easily in Khutse Game Reserve.
3. Named after the Tropic of Capricorn, Capricorn is one of the five districts located in the Limpopo province of this country. Another city of this country, Polokwane, played host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Which nation, known for its large Kruger National Park, is home to Capricorn and Polokwane?

Answer: South Africa

 The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane hosted four matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Located in the northeastern region of South Africa, Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in the African continent.
4. Not to be confused with the Gaza Governorate of Palestine, the province of Gaza, located in this African nation, lies on the Tropic of Capricorn. Within this province lies the Limpopo National Park and the Limpopo railway, which connects the country's capital, Maputo, to the city of Somabhula in Zimbabwe. Which country, a former colony of Portugal, is being described?

Answer: Mozambique

 The Limpopo National Park is home to various notable species of animals, which include elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, leopard, rhinoceros and zebra.

Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal in 1975. Angola, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bissau are all former colonies of Portugal.
5. Founded by French buccaneers, Toliara is a port town that lies directly on the Tropic of Capricorn. Located in an island country in the Indian Ocean, this town is located approximately 900 kilometers away from the nation's capital, Antananarivo. Which African island nation, known for its endemic ring-tailed lemur, is being described?

Answer: Madagascar

 Formerly known as the Malagasy Republic, Madagascar gained its independence from France in 1960.

The ring-tailed lemur is endemic to Madagascar. The animal is popularized by the fun-loving character of King Julien in the animated film "Madagascar" (2005).
6. Named by Captain Cook, Cape Capricorn is a coastal area that lies on the Tropic of Capricorn. The area is synonymous with a lighthouse of the same name. Which Oceanian country, known for its marsupials, is home to Cape Capricorn?

Answer: Australia

 Cape Capricorn Light is a lighthouse that is located on Cape Capricorn, Central Queensland, Australia.

Australia is home to many species of marsupials, such as kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, and wallabies.
7. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the arid Atacama Desert, the high Andes Mountains, and the Antofagasta Region of this narrow country. Which tri-continental nation, bordering the Pacific Ocean, is being described?

Answer: Chile

 The Antofagasta Region is known for its mining industry. Apart from South America, Chile also has lands in Antarctica (Chilean Antarctic Territory) and Oceania (Easter Island / Rapa Nui).
8. San Salvador de Jujuy, or more commonly known as Jujuy, lies slightly south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Jujuy is the capital city of a province of the same name, located in South America. Which large nation, known for its La Pampa, is being described?

Answer: Argentina

 The city of Jujuy is known colloquially as San Salvador by Argentines. Argentina is the second largest country in the continent of South America, after Brazil. La Pampa is located in the Pampas, which are fertile lowlands that occupy part of regions in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
9. Concepción is the name of a city that is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. The city is situated to the north of the nation's capital, Asunción. Which landlocked nation, nicknamed "The Heart of South America", is being described?

Answer: Paraguay

 Concepción was the site of the Paraguayan Civil War that took place in 1947. Asunción is also Paraguay's largest city. Bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil, Paraguay is a landlocked nation that is located at the heart of South America.
10. Apart from being the largest city that is located south of the equator, São Paulo is also known for its proximity to the Tropic of Capricorn. Which South American nation, known for its Amazon rain forest and football teams, is home to São Paulo?

Answer: Brazil

 São Paulo is located at the southeast region of Brazil. It is also one of the largest cities of the country. Brazil won the FIFA World Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
Source: Author Matthew_07

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