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Why do areas farthest from the equator have the coldest climates?
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∙ 6y ago
The further south or north from the equator, the shallower the angle of the sun's rays hitting the earth's surface. This means that the rays travel through the atmosphere further and so have time to cool.
The sun's rays hit the equator dead on, concentrated, but they hit the North and South pole at an angle, so the heat is spread out over a larger area.
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∙ 11y agoThe suns rays are less direct in those areas
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∙ 8y agoBecause the angle of incidence of the suns rays is more acute than at the equator, therefore the radiation per unit area is less.
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The sun’s rays are less direct in those areas.
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Is it true that areas at high altitudes have cool climates no matter what latitude?
This is true. There are mountains on the equator (in Ecuador, the Andes Mountains) with snow on their peaks.
Coldest city in Alaska?
Barrow is the farthest north. Though many areas in Alaska can drop to extremely cold points, especially if one factors in wind chill.
Could areas with different climates have the same weather explain?
yes they can
What type of current creates cooler climates in coastal areas?
gulf stream
Why does coastal water in areas with hotter water have drier climates than having higher climates salinity than coastal water in cooler more humid areas?
This is because less fresh water runs into the ocean in drier areas and because heat increases the evaporation rate.
Why isn't the entire world tropical?
Temperature zones on Earth differ. The only mass tropical areas are those close to the Equator. As you may notice the poles are the furthest from the Equator on Earth's surface, they have the coldest temperatures. Climates and areas don't have the resources needed to support tropical lands worldwide.
What areas are farthest away from the equator called?
The North and South poles
Areas near the equator that have warmer climates?
between tropics of cancer and capicorn
Why do tropical areas located near the equator have the warmest climates?
Tropical areas near the equator have the warmest climate because the sun's rays are pointed at the middle of the Earth on its axis, called the equator. The directness of the sun's rays obviously causes heat which is why the places around the Earth's equator are warm. :-)
Is it true that areas at high altitudes have cool climates no matter what latitude?
This is true. There are mountains on the equator (in Ecuador, the Andes Mountains) with snow on their peaks.
Why do tropical areas have warmer climates?
Because the air is denser Because the air is denser
What kind of climates occurs in most places near the equator?
Humid hot weather with variations in temperature from very hot to moderate after tropical rains.The climate varies on many climatic features such as altitude,distance from the sea,air currents etc.Mostly they are monsoon climates.
Coldest city in Alaska?
Barrow is the farthest north. Though many areas in Alaska can drop to extremely cold points, especially if one factors in wind chill.
Areas closer to the equator receive what and what?
areas closer to the equator receive and
What does an area latitude have to do with its climate?
The latitude of an area plays a significant role in determining its climate. Areas closer to the equator, which have lower latitudes, tend to have warmer climates as they receive more direct sunlight throughout the year. On the other hand, areas farther from the equator, with higher latitudes, experience cooler climates due to the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface.
Why might most temperate rainforests be found on mountain slopes or along coastal areas?
Temperate rainforests are found in moist and cooler climates and distinct seasons, away from the equator.
Why do climates differ in asia explain the implications of these diverse asian climates on the life if asians?
Asia has such diverse climates because its massive size reaches from near the Equator to the Arctic. The people in these contradictory areas have vastly different lifestyles. Their are extreme differences in their dress, population, agriculture, and transportation, just to name a few things.
