Which cape is associated with the ocean route around the southern tip of South America?
Correct answer: C. Cape Horn
- A. Cape Leeuwin
- B. Cape Verde
- C. Cape Horn
- D. Cape of Good Hope
Explanation
Cape Horn at Chile's southern tip marks the classic sailing-ship route between the Atlantic and Pacific.
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