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Why are countries closer to the equator have a lower literacy rate?
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∙ 11y ago
While this is a generalization full of holes, a reason could be that those near the equator are primarily tropical. These people have it relatively easy as far as food supplies so working outside was never a big deal. Thus an agrarian society prevails and those heavily agrarian societies have never put too much stock in education. Thus, a lower literacy rate.
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Can everyone write?
Not everyone can write. Different countries have different literacy rates. Most countries in the western world have literacy rates of around 99%, whereas developing countries have much lower literacy rates.
Why does Switzerland have higher temperatures than laos?
It doesn't. Switzerland's temperatures are LOWER than those of Laos. Laos is much closer to the equator than Switzerland.
What is closer to the equator 64 degrees north latitude 76 degrees west longitude or 22 degrees south latitude 88 degrees west longitude?
The second one, 22°S 88°W, is closer to the equator than 64°N 76°W The lower latitudes are closer to the equator. (0° latitude)
How many people read?
this depends on what country, in North America the literacy rate is 95% there are countries in Africa, that only have a 3% literacy rate. Much needs to be done to bring education to the poorest countries in the world, because the poorer the country the lower the literacy rate.
Why is the temperatures in Ireland differ from countries that lie on the equator?
Countries on or close to the equator have higher temperatures because they are nearer to the sun. Ireland is 53°North, so a long way from the equator and as a result it gets lower temperatures.
Which of these answer choices shows that literacy rate and life expectancy are sometimes unrelated?
North Korea has a higher literacy rate but lower life expectancy than some countries. C.C.
What has higher temperatures Laos or Slovenia?
Laos generally has year-round higher temperatures than Switzerland. The reason being is that it is closer to the Equator, which allows it to receive more-direct rays from the sun. Additionally, as most of Switzerland is mountainous, the territory is even colder than it would ordinarily be at its higher latitude.
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.
Is Missouri or Mississippi warmer?
Mississippi, because it is closer To the middle of earth. :-)
Why Sri Lanka is hotter than Nepal?
Sri Lanka is located nearer to the equator than Nepal and is located in a lower altitude.
Can you use a map to figure out what place is closer to the equator?
A world map will usually show you quickly how far a location is from the equator. But you can also determine it easily from the geographic coordinates. Latitude values get higher as you move away from the equator to the north or south. If a location has a lower numerical value for the latitude (N or S number), it is closer to the equator than those with a higher number.Example :New York City is near 41° N 74° W - New Orleans is near 30° N 90° W - Brasilia, the capital of Brazil is near 16°S 48°W.New Orleans has a lower latitude number (30) than New York (41), meaning it is closer to the equator. But Brasilia has a latitude of (16), meaning it is closer than either of the other cities, although it is south of the equator while the other two are north.
What effects climate the most?
Climate is effected most by longitude. Longitude (up and down axis of earth) determines how far or close an area is the equator, measuring at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The closer an area is to the equator the lower the temperature. The farther an area is from the equator, the higher the temperature.
