Dense-forests on the earth are mostly found –

Correct answer: (a) Nearby Equator

Explanation

Dense forests on the Earth are mainly found near the Equator. Tropical evergreen rainforests extend near the Equator, between 10° North and 10° South latitudes. These forests are very dense. They are spread over three major regions of the world— Amazon Basin—Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Congo Basin—Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Borneo–Mekong, South-East Asia Basin—This includes Borneo Island and the Mekong River basin. China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, etc. are included under it. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.