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Equator

The equator is a major line of latitude located at 0 degrees latitude. It divides Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

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Lines of latitude and lines of longitude are perpendicular to?

Every meridian of longitude is perpendicular to every parallel of latitude, and

every parallel of latitude is perpendicular to every meridian of longitude.

A red ribbon is tied tightly around the earth at the equatorHow much more ribbon would you need if you raised the ribbon 1ft above the equator?

If you raise the ribbon 1ft above the equator, you would need approximately about 6.28 feet more ribbon. This is because the circumference of a circle is calculated by the formula 2Ï€r, where r is the radius. So, since the radius would increase by 1ft, you would need about 2Ï€ more feet of ribbon.

Does the Equator has low rainfall or high rainfall?

Not usually because it's so hot, but if it's close to a body of water there could be moderate rainfall.

What is the distance between Greenland and the equator?

Greenland is a big place ... the bottom of it is 1,650 miles closer to the equator than the top is.
Where you start from is going to make a difference.

The town of Nanortalik on the south coast is 4,156 miles from the equator.

It's open water all the way, so traffic shouldn't be a problem.

Which place is further from the equator - Turkey or Cape Town?

Cape Town is further from the equator than Turkey. Cape Town is located at about 33.93° S latitude, while Turkey is at 36.15° N latitude.

Does Ecuador mean equator?

Yes, Ecuador is the Spanish word for equator.