Consider the following water bodies: 

  1. Lake Tanganyika 
  2. Lake Tonlé Sap 
  3. Patos Lagoon   

Through how many of them does the equator pass?   

  • Only one   
  • Only two   
  • All the three   
  • None   

Answer: (d) None

  • Lake Tanganyika is located in central Africa. It is one of the deepest and oldest freshwater lakes in the world. Geographically, it lies entirely south of the Equator.
  • Lake Tonle Sap is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Cambodia. It is located in the central plains of Cambodia and lies at a latitude of approximately 13° north of the Equator.
  • Patos Lagoon, known locally as Lagoa dos Patos, is a large coastal lagoon in the southern part of Brazil. It is one of the largest lagoons in South America. It lies around 30° south of the Equator.
Lake Tanganyika Lake Tonle Sap Patos Lagoon