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Why are there so few people in far north or far south latitudes?
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoHow many people actually want to live somewhere where it's covered with snow and ice all year? Most people don't, that's why.
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Why does latitude run north to south but get measured east to west?
For the same reason you count the number of people who are standing in a line: it doesn't make a bit of difference how tall the people are if you want to describe how far a person is standing from one end. By the way, Latitudes run east and west. Longitudes run north and south.
Why can Aurora not seen in the Philippines?
Because it's too far South- the Aurora Borealis can only be seen in the far Northern latitudes.
What terms tells how far north or south of the Equator a place lies?
Latitude - indicates the position north or south relative to the equator. Longitude indicates the position east or west relative to the Greenwich meridian.
Are there any people on the earth who see the sun in the north?
Yes, anybody who lives far to the south.
Most people live in what latitude?
because my wang is so huge there is nowhere else to live
What is an example of latitudes?
Latitude is how far north or south you are from the equator which is the line of 0 latitude.The measurement in made in degrees and the poles are 90o North or South.
What is the range of the measurements of latitude?
Latitudes range from zero to 90 degrees, north and south. Zero is at the equator, 90 north is the north pole, 90 south is the south pole, and that's as far away from the equator as you can get.
How are latitudes helpful to us?
Latitudes help us determine how far north or south we are on the globe. They also help us determine things like regions, distance from the equator, and in many instances, climate.
Why does latitude run north to south but get measured east to west?
For the same reason you count the number of people who are standing in a line: it doesn't make a bit of difference how tall the people are if you want to describe how far a person is standing from one end. By the way, Latitudes run east and west. Longitudes run north and south.
What is the southernmost and northernmost latitude for deserts?
There is no limit by latitude for deserts. The Antarctic Desert is as far south as it could possibly be. The Gobi Desert is also located well north. Many deserts do occur between latitudes 30 and 35 north and south, however.
What is a glow or display of lights in the skies at far northern or far southern latitudes?
These are called auroras. In the north they are Aurora Borealis and in the south, Aurora Australis. There are many local names for them, for instance the Scots call them 'Merry Dancers'.
Why can Aurora not seen in the Philippines?
Because it's too far South- the Aurora Borealis can only be seen in the far Northern latitudes.
What terms tells how far north or south of the Equator a place lies?
Latitude - indicates the position north or south relative to the equator. Longitude indicates the position east or west relative to the Greenwich meridian.
How far from north to south?
Kansas is about 410 miles long north to south.
Are there any people on the earth who see the sun in the north?
Yes, anybody who lives far to the south.
Most people live in what latitude?
because my wang is so huge there is nowhere else to live
How far from north to south Kansas?
Kansas is about 410 miles long north to south.
