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Lands near the equator are hot because the sun's rays hit them more directly than other parts of the world.
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Why is Africa is hotter than US?
Africa is a massive continent. The equator passes through the centre of it, so that makes that part of Africa very hot. The US is north of the equator, so it does not get as hot.
Why do people freeze near the equator?
to freeze on the equator, you will have to be very high above the sea level
Is Casablanca Africa located south or north of the equator?
It's in Morocco, North Africa- so it above the equator
What do the countries that the equator runs through have in common?
Any countries or land or even ocean around the equator are all hot. The equator is the main area on the Earth where you get almost direct heat. States like Florida and Texas are hot, because they are so close to the equator. Countries around the equator like Africa are also hot.
Is that true that The equator is located north of Africa?
The equator crosses the African continent. So the equator is north of some parts of Africa, and south of other parts of it.
How come Florida is so hot?
Florida is so hot because we are so close to the equator
In general where would you need lighter clothing in northern europe or in central africa?
Central Africa because you are closer to the equator, so it's hotter. Usually u wear light clothing on hot days.
Why did thomas neale invent the equator?
the middle of the earth was so hot it exploded. this is why it is so hot
Why do you where lighter clothing in central Africa?
In central Africa it is especially hot because the equator passes through it. Darker clothing attracts heat,lighter clothes don't attract as much heat,so it is better to wear lighter clothing in Africa.
Are the places along the equator very warm why why not?
No because some places have mountains or high plateaus where it gets cold so not all places along the equator are hot. Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya is almost on the equator and has snow on the top. Nearness to the sea can also have an effect.
Are most places along the equator warm?
yes they are the equater is HOT so generally speaking things along the equator would be HOT
How many kilometers is it from the coast of Africa to the Equator?
0. the Equator runs through Africa - both east and west coast, so the answers is zero kilometeres
