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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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Why are latitude just above and below the equator always hot?

The sun's noon time position is always high in the sky at any latitude close to the equator. This means two things that increase the heat received from the sun:

  1. The sun's rays strike horizontal surfaces, including, notably, the ground, more directly. This means that the maximum solar energy is received per unit area.
  2. The sun's rays pass through the minimum of atmosphere on their way to the earth's surface. This means that the solar energy is least attenuated by absorption and reflection back into space.

What is the Moon's noon temperature on the equator?

the temperature on the moon at noon is 8633896543 celcous

Which Maine town is half-way between the North Pole and the equator?

The halfway points are the points which mark the half distance covered by the flight. These lie in the mid of both the above mentioned places. These points change for different locations. Halfway points for the above mentioned places are - perry, maine.

What blows fom the east in the areas north and south of the equator?

Winds blow from the east in the areas north and south of the equator due to the Coriolis effect caused by Earth's rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, these are known as the trade winds, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they are called the southeast trade winds. These winds are generally steady and reliable, making them important for navigation and weather patterns.

What 45th parallel passes through what states?

the states that the 45th parallel passes through are Europe, Asia, pacific ocean, North America Atlantic ocean, the equator, and the north Pole

Which season begins in the northern hemisphere when the sun reaches its greatest distance southe of the equator?

The 'perihelion' is the point during the orbit of Earth when our planet is closest to the sun. The date of the perihelion was January 3rd. The point when Earth is farthest from the sun is called the 'aphelion.' It will occur on July 7th. It does not matter if you are in the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere. The changing of the seasons is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, not its varying proximity to the sun. The dates of the perihelion and the aphelion actually change over long periods of time. Our twelve month calendar, the time it takes to go completely around the sun, is called a 'tropical' year. The time it takes to go from one perihelion to the next is called an 'anomalistic' year, and an anomalistic year is about 25 minutes longer than the tropical year. This means that the date of the perihelion changes by one day every 58 years, and 'regresses' entirely through a tropical in approximately 21,000 years. It is thought by many scientists that such a change might have a long term effect on the Earth's climate.

Is Chad south north or in the equator?


Chad is completely north of the equator. Its closest point
to the equator is about 515 miles north of it.

Minnesota is north or south of the equator?

Minnesota is north of the equator. It is located in the northern hemisphere.

Which of the following locations would be on the equator?

Please include the "following locations" in your question.

What number changes in the equation for a circle when you move the circle horizontally?

The x-coordinate of the circle's center changes when you move the circle horizontally. This is because the equation for a circle is (x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2, where (h,k) is the center of the circle. Moving the circle horizontally shifts the circle left or right, changing the value of h.

What is the difference between vegetation near the poles and vegetation near the equator?

Vegetation near the equator is of the evergreen type, comprising of a canopy of tall trees which are generally not found in pure stands. The vegetation near the poles is sparse and of desert type, comprising of ferns and shrubs and some flowering plants which can generally be seen only in the summer.

What do the hemispheres do?

In terms of the Earth, the hemispheres act in a way to divide the planet into two equal halves. The two hemispheres are joined together by a line called the Equator.

Why do warm ocean currents cool as they flow along a coastline away from the equator?

Warm ocean currents cool as they flow along a coastline away from the equator because sand and minerals are transported by ocean currents away from the equator.

How far is texas from the equator?

Texas is a big place. There are different answers

at different places in Texas.

Brownsville . . 1,788 miles from the Equator

Houston . . . . 2,054 miles

Dallas. . . . . . 2,264 miles

Amarillo. . . . . 2,432 miles

How far is nigeria from the equator?

The southern tip of Nigeria is located at approximately 4 degrees north. That would put it approximately 240NM north of the Equator.