Which one of the following continents lies in Northern-Southern and EasternWestern hemispheres of the earth? (1) Australia (2) Africa (3) Europe (4) South America

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(2) Africa Explanation: Africa is located in the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres. The equator (divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres) and the Prime Meridian (divides the earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres) pass through Africa.

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