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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 are the constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres?
Some constellations visible in the northern hemisphere include Ursa Major, Cassiopeia, and Orion. In the southern hemisphere, constellations like Crux, Scorpius, and Centaurus are prominent. These constellations are best viewed during their respective seasons and from locations with minimal light pollution.
When the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun what happens?
When the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, it experiences summer because more sunlight is focused on that region. This results in longer days and warmer temperatures. Conversely, when the southern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it experiences winter due to receiving less sunlight.
What Was the only country in the 19th century Western Hemisphere that allowed slavery?
More than one W H country at the start of the 19th century.
Where did the first inhabitants of the western hemisphere come from?
The first inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere came from Asia. At a time when the Bering Strait was frozen, they were able to walk from Siberia to Alaska.
What determines western and eastern hemispheres?
The Prime Meridian and its opposite the 180th meridian (at 180° longitude), which the International Date Line.
What would have happened if the eastern hemisphere had never contacted with one another?
If this would happen somethings would be different such as who knows.
no
Is western a hemisphere for Europe?
Europe is in the Eastern Hemisphere. Is that what you were asking?
What were the good and bad points of Aswan Dam?
good- Dam provides 45% of total Egyptian power requirements.
electricity, water supply, national pride
bad- The Nile carries a lot of silt. Prior to the dam, annual floods deposited
this this silt along the banks of the lower Nile, adding fertility. These floods were caused by rains in the upper Nile every June to September. Most of the silt comes from the Blue Nile and the Atbara River in the Ethiopian highlands. The Blue and the White Nile join at Khartoum in Sudan.
The dam put a stop to these annual floods, making farming more difficult and dependent on commercial fertilizers, an economic hardship. Lake Nassar created by the dam is filling up with silt.
What was the chief institution of Spanish colonial administration in the western hemisphere?
C is the correct answer.
The Council of the Indies, officially, the 'Royal and Supreme Council of the Indies' was the most important administrative organ of the Spanish Empire, both in the Americas and in Asia, combining legislative, executive and judicial functions. The Crown of Castile incorporated the new territories into its domains when Queen Isabella I withdrew the authority granted Christopher Columbus and the first conquistadors, and established direct royal control.
What About The Western Hemisphere?
The Western Hemisphere encompasses North and South America, along with surrounding islands and waters. It is characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and ecosystems. The region plays a significant role in global politics and economics, with various countries exhibiting different levels of development and social issues. Environmental challenges, such as deforestation and climate change, also significantly impact the hemisphere's future.
Boston is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The city is found in the North Eastern United States of America. It's located in the state of Massachusetts.
Barcelona is where the western and eastern hemispheres meet
Are there any monarchies in the western hemisphere?
Yes. Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is the Canadian head of state. When she is in Canada (or her Northern Realm as she calls it) she is referred to as the Queen of Canada. The legal name of the Canadian Government is the "Crown in Right of Canada." When the Queen is not in Canada she is represented by a Governor General.
What bodies of water are located in the Southern Hemisphere?
Indian Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean, South Pacific Ocean, and the tropic of capricorn is located in the southern hemisphere.
