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More phytoplankton is found near the Earths poles because the colder water brings more nutrients to the surface and the plankton thrives. If the water is too warm then the nutrients aren't brought up and the plankton dies.
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∙ 13y agothey like the sunlight and it has more there so it gives them more of a chance to surrvive with photosynthesis. the more sun is what lets them photosynthesis.
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Why is water cooler near earths poles?
because they are different parts of the earths hemispheres.
Which direction does the air currents towards the poles or away from the poles?
Away from the poles because the air near Earths surface is warm.
Why does warm ocean water near the equator not melt the earths poles when it travels to the poles?
because it gets cold on the way.
Why have glacial deposits been found in Africa?
Africa has not always been near the equator, long ago when Wegener made an hypothesis that earths landforms were once all one landmass called Pangaea. When Pangaea was a whole, Africa was more near the poles than where it is located now.
Is there more precipitation near the equator or the poles?
there is more precipitation near the equator..
Does the land and water near the earths poles ever receive the direct rays of sun?
Yes - for half the year.
Why the aurora occurs only near earths north and south poles?
because Ilona van Dantzig is in the way
Why depletion of ozone layer is more near poles of the earth?
Depletion of ozone layer is near the poles. It is actually at the poles. It is because of low weather.
Is there more rainfall near the equator or near the poles?
Near the Equator. It doesn't rain at the poles, and snowfall is almost non-existent at the South Pole.
What are stars located near the Earths poles that can be seen year-round at all times of night called?
Circumpolar Constellation
What are large masses of flowing ice that are typically found near earths poles and in other cold regions called?
These are glaciers.
What phenomenon do solar winds cause near the earths poles?
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights).
