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Are places in lower latitude colder than those in higher latitude?
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Typically, normally, and on the average over a large area and a long period of time,
places in lower latitudes are warmer than those in higher latitudes.
An easy way to remember this might be to remind yourself that . . .
-- The lowest possible latitude is zero. That's on the equator.
-- The highest possible latitude is 90 degrees. That's two places: the north and south poles.
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How are latitude and climate related?
latitude is one of the four factors that affect climate. lines of latitude may be farther or closer to the equator, which determines the climate. for example, if the lines of latitude are farther from the equator, the climate will be colder than if the latitude is closer to the equator.
What does latitude do to the climate?
the lower the latitude the higher the temp.
Why does it get colder the higher you go to the mountain?
It gets colder the higher you climb a mountain because of the lower air pressure.
Why do higher latitudes receive less solar radiation than lower latitudes?
high latitudes are blocked by clouds and lower latitude are not blocked by anything
Why are colder climates located in higher latitudes?
One of the primary factors affecting the unequal heating of the Earth's atmosphere is latitude. Latitude is the measurement of the distance of a location on the Earth from the equator. The further away from the equator that a location resides, the less sunlight that this location receives. It all has to do with the shape of the Earth. Because the Earth is round, only the front most portion receives direct sunlight. If the front is 0 latitude, then as it goes up you get less sunlight at higher latitude.
Why is it colder in higher places than lower places?
since it is above sea level the air pressure is lower which makes the climate cooler than in places with a low latitude
How does latitude and elevation impact climate?
Higher elevations usually are colder and wetter than lower elevations. Same with increasing latitude north or south, the temperature gets colder.
How are latitude and climate related?
latitude is one of the four factors that affect climate. lines of latitude may be farther or closer to the equator, which determines the climate. for example, if the lines of latitude are farther from the equator, the climate will be colder than if the latitude is closer to the equator.
What does latitude do to the climate?
the lower the latitude the higher the temp.
How does a location's latitude affect the amount of radiant energy it receives?
From 0 degrees or the latitude of the equator, it is in line to receive the most direct rays of the sun, the higher up in latitude you go, less heat is given off, because there is a lower amount of direct sunlight entering the atmosphere.The higher the latitude the colder is gets.
When you get higher in the atmosphere does the air get warmer or colder?
colder, the farther up you go, the lower the tempurature
Would a city at lower latitude have a higher average temperature than a city at higher latitude?
Yes. Since latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the Equator (0° latitude), the lower latitude numbers are closer to the tropics, while the higher ones are comparatively closer to the poles. Although it is not always true, locations at "lower" latitude numbers will generally be warmer than locations at "higher" numbers.
Why is it colder in highlands than lowlands?
It is colder in the highlands than the lowlands because the higher the elevation, the colder it becomes, and the lower the elevation, the hotter.
Is the jet stream lower this year in Canada?
The Jet Stream is still at it's normal height but is lower in latitude which is giving us a cooler and colder winter than if was higher and allowing warm air to reach more parts of Canada.
Is higher number in Celsius colder than the lower number?
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Why does it get colder the higher you go to the mountain?
It gets colder the higher you climb a mountain because of the lower air pressure.
Is higher number in Fahrenheit colder than the lower number?
In Fahrenheit, higher numbers represent hotter temperatures.
