Question 2 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 2 Class 6 Geography - Latitudes and Longitudes - Geography

In which hemisphere is the Antarctic Circle is located?

A. Northern

B. Eastern

C. Southern

D. Western

Answer:

Answer by Student

The correct answer is (C) Southern .

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Let’s check all the options and explain why they are correct or incorrect.

• Option (A) Northern - The Northern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that lies north of the equator. The Antarctic Circle is south of the equator, so it cannot be in the Northern Hemisphere. So, this is incorrect .
• Option (B) Eastern -The Eastern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that lies east of the prime meridian and west of the 180th meridian. The Antarctic Circle crosses all longitudes, so it is not in any specific longitudinal hemisphere. It is in both the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.So, this option is incorrect .
• Option (C) Southern - The Southern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that lies south of the equator. The Antarctic Circle is south of the equator, so it is in the Southern Hemisphere. So, this option is correct .
• Option (D) Western - The Western Hemisphere is the half of Earth that lies west of the prime meridian and east of the 180th meridian. The Antarctic Circle crosses all longitudes, so it is not in any specific longitudinal hemisphere. It is in both the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. So, this option is incorrect