Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Equator?

• A. It divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres
• B. It is the line of zero degrees longitude
• C. It receives the most direct sunlight
• D. It is equidistant from the North and South Poles

Hint:

Remember: The Equator is defined by latitude, not longitude. The Prime Meridian represents zero degrees longitude.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Equator, an imaginary line at 0° latitude, bisects the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Prime Meridian, not the Equator, is the line of zero degrees longitude. Due to its position directly between the North and South Poles, the Equator receives the most direct sunlight, resulting in the hottest temperatures on Earth. It is also precisely equidistant from both poles, ensuring an equal division of the hemispheres.