World Geography — Identifying the Southernmost Location Listed Among the following prominent locations, which lies farthest to the south on the globe?

Introduction / Context:Being able to rank places by latitude is a fundamental map skill. This question contrasts a few well-known southern-hemisphere locations with one near the equator to see if you can identify which is the farthest south.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Southern hemisphere latitudes increase in value as you move away from the equator.
• Cape Horn (often written “Cape of Horn” in older texts) is at the southern tip of South America.
• Wellington (NZ) and Cape of Good Hope are further north than Cape Horn; Colombo is in the northern hemisphere.

Concept / Approach:Check approximate latitudes: Cape Horn is near 56° S; Wellington around 41° S; Cape of Good Hope around 34° S; Colombo is ~7° N. The farther from the equator toward the pole in the southern hemisphere, the larger the S latitude number; hence Cape Horn is the farthest south among the choices.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Any atlas confirms Cape Horn lies well below 50° S, beyond the other listed sites.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Cape of Good Hope: Considerably farther north than Cape Horn.
• Colombo: Northern hemisphere, not south at all.
• Wellington: Southern, but not as far south as Cape Horn.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “Cape of Good Hope” with “Cape Agulhas” (Africa’s true southern tip at ~35° S); even Cape Agulhas is far north of Cape Horn.

Final Answer:Cape of Horn, S. America