South America's Hemisphere

Where is South America located?

South America is located entirely within which hemisphere?

a. Northern Hemisphere

b. Southern Hemisphere

c. Western Hemisphere

d. Eastern Hemisphere

Answer:

South America is located entirely within the Western Hemisphere.

Explanation:

South America is a continent across the equator, which is largely in the southern hemisphere, except for a small part in the north, and entirely in the western hemisphere. South America is located between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. North of this continent is North America. The Andes, a mountain range, stretch to the west of this continent. The area east of the Andes is mostly tropical and tropical rainforests are included, including the Amazon region.