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Hemispheres
The earth is divided by the equator and the meridian into four hemispheres: northern, southern, eastern and western.
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What is the name of the northernmost polar region of the Northern Hemisphere?
The northernmost polar region of the Northern Hemisphere is called the Arctic Region.
Is France located in the northeastern hemisphere?
There is no such thing as a northeastern hemisphere. Hemisphere comes from Greek and means half globe or half orb. Northeast would result in a quarter globe; the part that the northern and the eastern hemisphere both cover.
The northern hemisphere is the part of the earth that lies North of the equator (i.e. everything between the equator and the north pole). The southern hemisphere, as you would have guessed, is the opposite.
The eastern hemisphere is the part of the earth that lies east of the 0-meridian (the north-south linh that runs through Greenwich, London). The western hemisphere, again, is the opposite. They meet on the opposite side of the earth at 180°, approximately on the date/time border.
France is on the northern hemisphere and the major part of it, is on the eastern hemisphere.
Three countries that are on the eastern hemisphere?
Europe, Australia and Asia are three countries that lie in the eastern hemisphere. The part of the earth that is at Prime Meridian's east side is known as the eastern hemisphere.
Is the United States located in 2 hemispheres?
Yes, the United States is located in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
How many solstices does the northern hemisphere have?
The northern hemisphere experiences two solstices: the summer solstice in late June and the winter solstice in late December. These solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year, respectively.
Name two hemispheres that you live in?
I live in the US, and the majority lives in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, which would be the the majority of the continental US as well as the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. But the Aleutian Islands (of Alaska) cross the International Dateline making them part of the Eastern Hemisphere, in which case you would live in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. Other US territories are in the Pacific, and of which, American Samoa is in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. (Other inhabited territories include the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, which are in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, like part of the Aleutian Islands)
If you lived in the UK, you would most likely be in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, unless you lived on the east of the prime meridian, in which case you would be in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
If you lived in Canada, you would be in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
If you lived in Australia, you would be in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres.
If you lived in New Zealand, you would be in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres, or the Southern and Western Hemispheres (Cook Islands, Niue, etc.)
What point is at the center of Northern hemisphere?
The geographic North Pole, located at 90 degrees North latitude, is at the center of the Northern Hemisphere.
Why are there four hemispheres of the world?
hemisphere means half a sphere. Since our planet is a sphere, it can be divided into two halves in two different ways. A horizontal line across the equator divides it into a northern and southern hemisphere. Similarly, a vertical line dissects it into an eastern and western hemisphere.
Name countries in both eastern and western hemispheres?
Some countries that are both in the eastern and western hemispheres include Russia, United States, Brazil, and Australia.
The equator divides which 2 hemispheres?
The equator divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
Is England in western hemisphere?
Properly, yes and no, as it is self-designated as the centre of the Earth, Greenwich Royal Observatory (by London South-east, 0º Longitude and Mean Time, intended to be Coordinated Universal Time) being the "parting" point for Western and Eastern hemispheres. In other words, we could say that Englang belongs rather to the Western hemisphere than the Eastern, once just a very small land area lies eastwards from London in fact, right close to the sea, including towns Norwich (Norfolk county, northwards), Southend-on-sea (Essex county, centre, near Cambridge) and Dover (Kent county, southards).
Is New Jersey in the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere?
New Jersey is in the northern hemisphere.
What is the function of the left and right hemispheres?
The left hemisphere of the brain is typically responsible for language, logic, and analytical thinking, while the right hemisphere is more involved in creativity, intuition, and spatial awareness. Both hemispheres work together to perform various tasks, with each hemisphere specializing in different functions.
Is the Philippines in the southern hemisphere or the northern hemisphere?
The Philippines is located in the northern hemisphere.
Which two territories eventually divided in to a southern and northern state?
Korea is the territory that eventually divided into a southern and northern state. The division occurred along the 38th parallel after World War II, resulting in the establishment of South Korea and North Korea as separate nations.
Lowest point in the western hemisphere in California is called?
= The lowest point in the western hemisphere is NOT in California. The lowest point in the western hemisphere is Laguna del Carbón in Argentina. It is -105 meters below sea level. = = The lowest point in California is in Death Valley, -86 meters below sea level. =
Is Britain in the Northern Hemisphere?
Yes, Britain is in the Northern Hemisphere. It is located in the northern part of the world between latitudes 50° and 60° N.
