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Which continents are both in the northern and southern hemisphere?
The Only Continent That Can Be Found in All Four Hemispheres These two maps show how the continent of Africa lies in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and the Western and Eastern Hemispheres.
Which continent is surrounded by the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean?
South America
South America is positioned in the Western Hemisphere, with a majority of the continent found in the Southern Hemisphere and a small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east.
What is the boundary of Asia in the north?
Asia is bounded by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, the Red Sea (as well as the inland seas of the Atlantic Ocean—the Mediterranean and the Black) to the southwest, and Europe to the west.
Are there any continents in the northern hemisphere?
Continents that are found in the Northern Hemisphere are Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.
Which is the largest continent north of the equator?
Asia is the earth’s biggest continent regarding the land area, and its largest portion is situated north of the Equator. The eastern border of the continent touches the Pacific Ocean, and its northern boundary touches the Arctic Ocean, while to the south the continent is in touch with the Indian Ocean.
Which is the part of the earth separated by the equator?
The two parts separated by the equator are the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. The Northern Hemisphere has the largest of the Earth’s land mass, and of the seven continents, five are found in the northern hemisphere, and they include South America, Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.
Where is the northern part of the Earth located?
The Northern Hemisphere is the region located on the north of the Equator. The northern part of the earth has the largest portion of the land mass. Consequently, it has less Oceanic cover compared to the Southern Hemisphere.