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The earth bulges at the equator. That means that if you consider altitude above the centre of the earth instead of above sea level, the highest mountain is Chimborazo, only one degree south of the equator in Ecuador.
The top is two kilometres further from the centre of the earth than Mount Everest. You can walk two kilometres in twentyfive minutes on the flat, but climbing it is a different matter.
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Is it true that areas at high altitudes have cool climates no matter what latitude?
This is true. There are mountains on the equator (in Ecuador, the Andes Mountains) with snow on their peaks.
Why aren't the temperatures the same on the earth's Equator?
differing altitudes
Why are some places along the Equator not warm?
They are at higher altitudes.
Cirrus clouds appear at low to high altitudes?
just high altitudes
Is there ice in the jungle?
At the higher altitudes, yes, but it depends on the distance from the Equator as well.
Why is there ice on mountains on the equator?
Even though it is hot at lower altitudes at the equator, mountains are at a much higher altitude and thus can have ice on them.
What is the difference between the lifestyle of people living in high altitudes and low altitudes?
One difference n the life style of people living in high altitudes instead of low altitudes is weight. People living in high altitudes are typically not over weight. They also have less heart disease
What type of clouds are wispy and occur at very high altitudes'?
Cirrocumulus cloud is a clous that often appears at high altitudes.
Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes?
Jet airplanes fly at high altitudes because it is more fuel efficient. Flying at higher altitudes uses less fuel than flying at lower altitudes.
Which is further from the Equator, Greenland or Australia?
Greenland is much further from the Equator than Australia.
What mountain and in what country will you find the only glacier located on the equator?
Mount Kenya in the nation of Kenya is the only mountain that has glaciers and is located near the equator. It stands about 15,260 feet high.
How does altitudes differ from latitudes?
altitude is your elevation. latitude is your distance north or south in comparison to the equator.
