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A meteorological term, doldrums are areas where the space between the trade winds is so large that little or no wind is present, this happens most often north of the equator and in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. It was something to be avoided by sailing ships for obvious reasons, because they could be becalmed. The term doldrums also means stagnation, a sluggish state in which something fails to develop or improve. Thirdly it means Gloominess or state of low energy
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How close is the Caribbean to the equator?
The Caribbean region is located close to the equator, with many islands lying within 10-15 degrees north of the equator. This proximity contributes to the warm tropical climate and consistent temperatures in the region.
What three countries make up the region called Maghreb?
Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Sometimes Libya is also included.
What is a region of mountains called?
A region of mountains is called a mountain range.
In what region of the country US is Ohio located?
The Great Lakes Region or sometimes the Midwest Region
Why is the southern US often called the Sunbelt?
The southern US is often called the Sunbelt because it experiences a warm and sunny climate for most of the year due to its positioning closer to the equator. This region attracts many people seeking a more temperate climate and outdoor lifestyle.
What is the name of the region between 66.5 north and the south pole?
The name of the region between 66.5 north and the equator is called the Northern Temperate Zone. The name of the region from the equator and 66.5 degrees south of the equator is called the Southern Temperate Zone.
How do you call the region that lies on the latitudes between equator and polar region?
The region between the equator and the north pole is called the "northern Hemisphere". The region between the equator and the south pole is called the "southern Hemisphere". The two of them put together cover the whole earth.
What is the zone near the equator?
The temperature zone region near the equator is called the tropics or torrid zone. The climate in this region is warm, hot, and moist all year-round.
Who zone nearest to the equator?
The equator is the centerline of the Tropical Zone.
What is the region of the earth surrounding the equator?
The region of the earth surrounding the equator is called the tropics. This area is characterized by warm temperatures, lush vegetation, and high levels of biodiversity. The tropics experience little temperature variation throughout the year.
What is the band around the equator called with cocoa is grown in?
The band around the equator where cocoa is grown is called the Cocoa Belt or the "Cocoa Belt Region." This region includes countries like Ghana, Ivory Coast, Indonesia, and Ecuador, which have ideal climate conditions for cocoa cultivation.
What is the zone of calm air or light winds near the equator called?
This area is just north of the equator and exists all around the planet. It is called the Doldrums.
Where is the Tropics?
A region of the Earth surrounding the Equator.
Is Puerto Rico above or below the equator?
Puerto Rico is north of the Equator, but in the tropical region.
Does it snow in the southwest region?
no because the southwest is very close to the equator and the closer you are to the equator the warmer it is.
Does the region of Latin America cross the equator?
Yes. Part of South America is crossed by the Equator.
What is the time in the region surrounding the Prime Meridian is sometimes called?
GreenWich (ex. London)
