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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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What is the population of the world living north of the equator?
Nearly two-thirds (roughly 65%) of Africa is north of the equator, as only parts of 15 or 16 of 53 African countries lie in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the surface currents north of the equator are?
Because of the spinning of the Earth, wind and ocean currents closest to the equator will travel straighter. Wind and ocean currents further from the equator will deflect away from the equator.Ê
What are the lines called that measure distance from either side of the Equator to the poles?
you know.. either both are equal..it is the line from the equator going to the north or south pole is 300,000 km . . . south and north are equal . . . its called OMANCIKZ LINE.. called the line of south and north...
Is Africa near the North or South pole?
The tip of Africa, specifically South Africa at 30.5595° S is nearer the South Pole. Northern Africa, specifically, Tunisia, is located at 33.8869° N, making it closer to the North Pole.
When it is winter above the equator what season is it below the equator?
If it is summer at the South Pole, then everywhere in the northern hemisphere is experiencing winter.
What is the half called that the equator divides?
Half of any sphere is a 'hemisphere'. In the case of the equator, the halves north and south of it
are called the Earth's 'northern hemisphere' and 'southern hemisphere'.
What five African countries that the Equator passes through?
Gabon, Congo, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia
Why are there more species closer to the equator?
because near the equator the environment is less harsh compared to Canada. i live in Calgary and it is a harsh cold and dry climate. comparing Vancouver and Calgary, Vancouver is more humid and usually warmer so there can be more diversity. also there is more sunlight near the equator.
If you wanted to travel from antarctica to the equator in would you head?
If you wanted to travel from Antarctica to the equator, you would need to head north. Antarctica is located at the southernmost point on Earth, while the equator is an imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth. Traveling north from Antarctica would take you towards the equator, which is located at 0 degrees latitude.
Why is the air pressure lower at the Equator than at the North and South poles?
because sinse the land had a lower elevation, the air is not so heavy,. Does that make sense? Okay, It you were on a mountain the air pressure would be higher than if you were on the beach.
What is the term for the region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south of the equator?
The region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south of the equator is called the Tropics. This area is known for its warm climate and receives direct sunlight throughout the year, resulting in a consistent temperature and high biodiversity.
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How many states in the US are in the north or the south of the equator?
All 50 US states are north of the equator.
What capital city is closest to where the Prime Meridian and Equator meet?
Accra, Ghana is about 385 miles north of that point in the Gulf of Guinea..
Why are most of the tropical rainforests by the equator?
Rain forests are located along the equator due to the temperatures being warm all year round. The equator also has the most amount of rainfall.
How far is hong kong from the equator?
Hong Kong is located approximately 1,552 miles north of the equator. It lies just south of the Tropic of Cancer.
How far from the equator is the Bahama islands?
Cuba is roughly about 1,500 statue miles north of the equator. The capital of Havana is about 1,600 miles north, and the city of Santiago de Cuba (on the island's southern coast) is a little less than 1,400 miles north.
