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The ISS occupies a roughly circular orbit around the earth, in a plane which intersects the Earth's center of mass. Where this plane would intersect the Earth's surface, if you were to draw it on a map would look like a sine wave whose amplitude or height would vary depending on the angle at which the orbit crosses the equator (the orbit's equatorial inclination). If the orbit were nearly equatorial, this line would have a very low amplitude or seem quite flat. At higher angles, the wave would be much deeper.
The ISS orbit was around 52 degrees to the equator, so there will be some depth to this mapping; factors that arise in planning like cost and convenience determine what it will be. Changing this angle is difficult and costly. During the planning it would be necessary to know from project objectives whether any specific orbital angle to the equator is important to the ISS, and also the cost in terms of rocket fuel to achieve that particular orbit, for example to resupply the station. Other factors include the height of the orbit, the risk of impact with space debris, atmospheric drag, orbital maintenance and communication considerations.
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How did the north's population differ from south' population?
The North's population was much larger than the South's.
How did the north population differ from the south population?
The North's population was much larger than the South's.
Describe the climate from north to south of Italy?
the south of Italyis much hotter in the summer than the north of italy
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South Dakota is further north than Florida, North Carolina and Oklahoma.
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South. Canada is to the north. Mexico is part of 'Central America', which leads down to South America. Mexico is part of the continent of North America though, along with the U.S.A and Canada.
Is Australia north or south of Antarctica?
Australia is much closer to the South Pole than the North Pole.
Did the North's economy suffer as much as the south?
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What economic advantages did the north have the south?
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What were the major differences between the north and south?
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The Union (North) had much better infrastructure than the Confederacy (South) did.
Can you travel north from south pole?
Yes, every direction you can walk from the south pole is north, so you don't have much choice.
Explain why slavery develed in the south and not in the north?
Slavery was more rampant in the south and not in the north because opposition to the practice was much higher.
