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If the mountain is high enough, the tops can be covered in snow. Temperature falls as height is gained. While the heat on the African plains may be sweltering, climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, and you will be able to build a snowman!
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The peak of a mountain near the equator is covered with snow throughout the year?
Kilimanjaro. Cotopaxi
Do all mountains have snow on top?
No, to have snow on top (permanently) the height of the mountain must exceed that of the snow line for the particular latitude at which the mountain is located (the snow line is higher at the equator than it is at the poles). Mountains that do not reach this height are not permanently snow capped (they may have snow on in winter months).
What latitude receives the most indirect radiation?
Equator Receives
Is there snow in Africa near the equator?
Snow is indeed found near the equator in Africa. Snow can be found on Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania near the equator.
Are there mountain ranges through the equator?
the closest mountain to the equator is Mount Hufflenin , funny name, but very true. the closest mountain to the equator is Mount Hufflenin , funny name, but very true.
Where is the snow capped African mountain which is 3 south of the equator?
mount kilimanjaro
The peak of a mountain near the equator is covered with snow throughout the year?
Kilimanjaro. Cotopaxi
Where can you see snow near the equator in Africa why?
You can see snow on the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is a mountain near the border of Kenya and Tanzania -- near the equator on the east side of Africa. The snow is due to the high altitude and the microclimate created by the mountain range which includes Kilimanjaro, Kenya and Meru.
The sierra Nevada receives a small amount of snow in the winter true or false?
That is false. The Sierra Nevada actually receives quite a bit of snow in the winter. The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range.
Do all mountains have snow on top?
No, to have snow on top (permanently) the height of the mountain must exceed that of the snow line for the particular latitude at which the mountain is located (the snow line is higher at the equator than it is at the poles). Mountains that do not reach this height are not permanently snow capped (they may have snow on in winter months).
What is rain shadow?
Often, the rain or snow falls on only one side of the mountain, the windward side. The other side of the mountain, the leeward side, which receives much less rain or snow. is said to be ' rain shadow'
What mountain lies 3 degrees from the equator and has a snowcap?
Kilimanjaro but the snow cap is/will be gone soon due to climate change.
What latitude receives the most indirect radiation?
Equator Receives
What is a snow capped mountain?
A snow capped mountain is a mountain with snow on the top if it.
Is there snow in Africa near the equator?
Snow is indeed found near the equator in Africa. Snow can be found on Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania near the equator.
Which place on Australia receives the most snow fall?
The city of Hobart in Australia receives the most snow fall.
What happens when the equator receives more of the sun's energy?
Air near the equator is warmer
