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Because the earth is a sphere, the light hits the equator more directly than it does other parts of the world. The light is most indirect when hitting the poles so it is coldest there. This is because on the angle the sun's rays hit the earth at the poles, the solar radiation has to go through about double the thickness of the atmosphere than it would when hitting the equator
It is not because it is closer to the sun.
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What country has more volcanoes then anywhere else in the world?
howaye
What is the length of day on the desert?
The length of a day in the desert is the same as anywhere else on Earth, approximately 24 hours. The desert may experience longer daylight hours due to its location closer to the equator, which can lead to longer periods of sunlight during certain times of the year.
What statements best explains why areas close to earths equator tend to be warmer than areas farther away from the equator?
Areas close to the Earth's equator tend to be warmer than areas farther away from the equator primarily because sunlight is more direct at the equator. The sun's rays hit the Earth's surface at a higher angle near the equator, resulting in more concentrated energy and heat. In contrast, areas farther from the equator receive sunlight at lower angles, causing the energy to be spread out over a larger area and resulting in cooler temperatures.
5. In what direction is the equator from the South Pole?
The equator is North, as is everything else on earth when you are at the South Pole. From the south Pole, every direction is north.The North pole is the northernmost point on Earth. The South Pole is the southernmost point on Earth. The Equator is a line running circumferentially around the Earth and is midway between the poles. The Equator is south of the North Pole and north of the South Pole.All lines of latitude -- including the Equator -- are north of the South Pole.
How many miles does one degree of longitude cover?
That's going to depend on how far you are north or south of the equator. The distance between any two meridians of longitude is maximum along the equator, and it shrinks to zero at the poles, where all meridians of longitude converge (come together). One degree of longitude represents about 111.2 km (69.1 miles) on the equator. Anywhere else on earth, it would be 111.2 multiplied by the cosine of your latitude.
Why are there far more earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean than anywhere else?
Because of the equator :)
Are more frequent in the US than anywhere else in the world?
Tornadoes are more frequent in the US than anywhere else in the world.
Are tempritures cooler or warmer as you get closer to the equator?
It is warmer because the sun shines more on it than anywhere else.
What Delaware city is locate at 0 degree latitude and w?
"0 degree latitude" is the definition of the equator. No point in Delaware, and no point anywhere else in the USA, is situated on the equator.
Is there a Neptune elementary anywhere but Florida?
no there is not a neptune elm anywhere else in the world
Do penguins live anywhere else in the world?
artic
Is the temperature higher in Colombia than some where else?
Yes, that is because Columbia is near the center of the Earth, or the equator, which makes the temperature hotter than most places.
What country has more volcanoes then anywhere else in the world?
howaye
Where are there more insects than anywhere else in the world?
Indoesia
What is the kilometer of sweeden?
the same kilometer as anywhere else in the world...
What are more frequent in the US than anywhere else in the world?
Tornados
How many people get leukemia in Canada?
as many anywhere else in the world.
