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What causes the deflection of the wind from the poles to the equator and vice versa?
The deflection of the wind from the poles to the equator and vice versa is primarily caused by the Coriolis effect, which results from the rotation of the Earth. As air moves from high to low pressure areas, its path curves due to the Earth's rotation, with winds in the Northern Hemisphere deflecting to the right and those in the Southern Hemisphere deflecting to the left. This effect influences global wind patterns, creating trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies. Additionally, temperature differences between the poles and the equator contribute to the overall circulation of the atmosphere.
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Do water temperatures tend to cool off as you move away from the equator?
Yes, water temperatures generally tend to cool off as you move away from the equator towards the poles due to the tilt of the Earth and differences in solar radiation. As you move closer to the poles, there is less direct sunlight and warmth from the sun, resulting in cooler water temperatures.
Is value of g is greater at the poles or at equator?
The expression for acceleration due to gravity isge=GMe/r2Acceleration due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the center of the Earth and the object. The acceleration due to gravity produced in an object on the surface of the Earth is dependent on the radius of the Earth. Earth is not a perfect sphere (slightly bulging out at the equator) its radius decreases as we move from the equator to the poles. At the equator and at sea level its value is about 9.78 m/s2 and at the poles it is 9.83 m/s2. Its mean value is taken as 9.8 m/s2 for all calculations.
How did the North Equatorial and South Equatorial get their name?
The North Equatorial Current got its name from the fact that it is north of the equator and vise versa with the South Equatorial Current, the fact that it is South of the Equator.
How do you identify like poles and unlike poles in magnet?
Like poles of a magnet, which are either both north or both south, repel each other, while unlike poles, one north and one south, attract each other. To identify the poles, you can bring a known magnet close to the magnet in question; if they repel, they are like poles, and if they attract, they are unlike poles. Additionally, a compass can be used, as the north pole of the compass will point towards a south pole of the magnet and vice versa.
The force of attraction between the poles of two magnets is most greatly affected by?
The force of attraction between the poles of two magnets is most greatly affected by the distance between the poles. As the distance decreases, the force of attraction increases, and vice versa. Additionally, the strength of the magnets themselves will also influence the force of attraction.
What is a north south line?
A north-south line is a line or direction that runs from the north to the south, or vice versa, on a map or globe. It is used in navigation to indicate orientations relative to the North and South Poles.
Is the north of Italy closer to the equator than the south or vice versa?
The South of Italy is closer to the equator than the North
Do water temperatures tend to cool off as you move away from the equator?
Yes, water temperatures generally tend to cool off as you move away from the equator towards the poles due to the tilt of the Earth and differences in solar radiation. As you move closer to the poles, there is less direct sunlight and warmth from the sun, resulting in cooler water temperatures.
Which countries have summer in December?
Summer occurs south of the equator at the same time winter occurs north of the equator and vice versa.
Is value of g is greater at the poles or at equator?
The expression for acceleration due to gravity isge=GMe/r2Acceleration due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the center of the Earth and the object. The acceleration due to gravity produced in an object on the surface of the Earth is dependent on the radius of the Earth. Earth is not a perfect sphere (slightly bulging out at the equator) its radius decreases as we move from the equator to the poles. At the equator and at sea level its value is about 9.78 m/s2 and at the poles it is 9.83 m/s2. Its mean value is taken as 9.8 m/s2 for all calculations.
What are the relationships between latitude and the equator?
The distance between imaginary lines around the earth parallel to the equator. The relationship is that they all travel from east to west or visa versa.
How did the North Equatorial and South Equatorial get their name?
The North Equatorial Current got its name from the fact that it is north of the equator and vise versa with the South Equatorial Current, the fact that it is South of the Equator.
Does the earth rotation causes season?
No. Rotation (spin) causes days and nights. It is the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the sun that causes the seasons, by changing the angle and duration of sunlight reaching areas of each hemisphere. Summer in the northern hemisphere is winter in the southern, and vice versa. Between these two extremes are spring and fall. Areas closer to the equator experience much less seasonal variation in daylight.
What is the north and south ends of a magnet called?
The north and south ends of a magnet are called poles. The north pole is attracted to the south pole, and vice versa, creating a magnetic field.
In Tanzania why is it cold in July?
Because it is below the equator line and when it is winter here it is summer there, visa versa Actually, in Tanzania it is hot pretty much all year round as it is near the equator.
Do magnetic poles that are not like attract?
Yes, magnetic poles that are not like (i.e., north and south poles) attract each other due to the magnetic force between them. This is based on the principle that opposite magnetic poles attract while like magnetic poles repel each other.
Does the rotating causes seasons?
No. Rotation (spin) causes days and nights. It is the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the sun that causes the seasons, by changing the angle and duration of sunlight reaching areas of each hemisphere. Summer in the northern hemisphere is winter in the southern, and vice versa. Between these two extremes are spring and fall. Areas closer to the equator experience much less seasonal variation in daylight.
