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Is the Mediterranean area North or south of the equator?
North of the Equator
How far an area is from the equator is called?
The distance of an area from the equator is referred to as its latitude. Latitude is measured in degrees, with the equator at 0° and the poles at 90° north and south. This measurement helps determine the climate, daylight hours, and seasons of a location.
Climate conditions in a small area that differ signifcantly from the climate of the surrounding area is called?
Micro-climate
Area immediately north and south of the equator?
The area immediately north and south of the equator is known as the tropics. This region experiences a warm climate year-round and is characterized by lush tropical forests, diverse wildlife, and a high level of biodiversity. The Tropic of Cancer lies to the north of the equator, while the Tropic of Capricorn lies to the south.
What is the hemisphere area around north of the equator?
The hemisphere north of the equator is called the Northern Hemisphere.
How does an area weather differ from the area climate?
Weather is the area's day-to-day conditions and climate is the area's average conditions.
Is South America (1) north of the equator (2) south of equator (3) both north and south of the equator?
The answer is (3). There is a small area of South America that is north of the Equator, the major part is south of the Equator.
What two factors can affect an area's climate?
Elevation and location to the equator
Are the highlands found near the equator?
Not that I'm aware of. The Equator area typically has warmer climate types. You might want to check a climate map, though.
How does location determine the climate of the area?
Certainly. It all depends on that area's proximity to the equator. The farther away from the equator and closer to the poles it is, the colder climate it has year-round and especially during winter. Elevation also plays a key part in climate.
The area of calm at the equator is called?
The Doldrums are from the equator to about 10o north and south of it. The Doldrums should not be confused with the Horse Latitudes which are about 30o north and south of the equator.
How does latitude affects climate and vegetation?
Latitude affects climate and vegetation because latitude is how far or close you are to the equator. The closer to the equator the more sun the area receives.
