I. Lake Tanganyika

II. Lake Tonlé Sap

III. Patos Lagoon

Through how many of them does the equator pass?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All the three

(d) None

Ans-d

Explanation

Lake Tanganyika is situated in central Africa and is recognized as one of the deepest and oldest freshwater lakes in the world. It lies along the 6.25° S latitude, south of the Equator

Lake Tonle Sap, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Cambodia,It is located at the latitude of 13°N, lying north to the equator

Patos Lagoon, known locally as Lagoa dos Patos, is a significant coastal lagoon in southern Brazil and ranks among the largest lagoons in South America. This lagoon lies around 30° south of the Equator.

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