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Why does Antarctica receives less of the sun's heat than Panama?
The tilt of the earth and its 'face' to the sun, coupled with the location of each of these regions on the planet dictate the mount of sunlight each receives. Antarctica experiences extended periods of no sunlight because it is polar and that region tilts away from the sun periodically: Panama is equatorial, meaning that it is always available -- 'faces' -- the sun.
Why does Antarctica receive less of the Sun's heat than Panama?
Antarctica is the location of the South Pole. It is the southern-most point on Earth. Panama, on the other hand, is near the equator, which is the middle of the Earth. The sun is constantly emitting energy in the form of radiation waves. Because Earth is a sphere tilted, this radiation has less atmosphere through which to pass near the equator than Antarctica at the southern end of this sphere. Therefore, the radiation coming into the surface at Antarctica is attenuated - reduced- relative to Panama, and the surface is heated less.
Why does Antarctic receive less of suns heat than Panama?
Antarctica is polar, and is turned away from the sun for about half the year. Panama, which is equatorial, faces the sun all year.
Would air contain more water vapor over panama or antarctica?
Panama because it is more humid than antarctica.
What is the name of the bigggest desert?
The biggest desert in the world is the continent of Antarctica. It has little to no vegetation and receives less than 51mm of precipitation a year.
Is the north pole a desert?
The technical definition of a desert is an area of land that receives on average less than 250mm of precipitation in a year. The inland Arctic receives less than 150mm and so is indeed a desert (the second largest in the world, with the first being Antarctica).
Why can Antarctica be called a desert?
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. Antarctica meets that definition and is classified as a desert.
Is there low precipitation in Sahara desert and Antarctica?
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of annual precipitation on average. Both the Sahara and Antarctica receive even less precipitation so are considered as deserts.
Why does Antarctica qualify as a desert?
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. The Antarctic receives virtually no precipitation each year so qualifies as a desert.
How are Antarctica and a desert similar?
Antarctica IS a desert - the largest and coldest desert on earth. A desert is defines as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. The Antarctic meets this definition.
Where would the air contain the most moisture over Panama or over Antarctica?
The air would contain more moisture over Panama than over Antarctica. This is because Antarctica is classified as a desert, and all of its moisture is frozen in snow or ice.
What is the side of a mountain the receives less precipitation than the other?
eastern side receives less precipitation
