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Latitudes farther from the equator have higher numbers.

The equator is 'zero' latitude, and the poles are 90 degrees

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What happens to latitudes farther from the equator?

As latitudes move farther from the equator, several changes occur: temperatures generally decrease, leading to cooler climates, and seasonal variations become more pronounced. This is due to the angle of sunlight hitting the Earth, which is more direct at the equator and more oblique at higher latitudes. Additionally, ecosystems and biodiversity often shift, with tropical rainforests giving way to temperate forests and eventually to tundra or polar regions at the highest latitudes.


Why is it cooler farther away from the equator?

Areas farther away from the equator receive less direct sunlight, causing them to have lower average temperatures. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth's surface at higher latitudes results in less heat being absorbed by the atmosphere. These factors combine to make it cooler the farther away from the equator you go.


Why equator is ideal basis for all latitudes?

Because its the foundation for the all latitudes and all latitudes start to originate up and down from the equator.


Why are climates located farther from the equator cooler than those to the equator?

Climates farther from the equator receive less direct sunlight due to the curvature of the Earth, resulting in cooler temperatures. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface at higher latitudes leads to less heat being absorbed, contributing to cooler temperatures in these regions.


Why are there 181 lines of latitudes?

90 north latitudes + 90 south latitudes + 1 line of equator

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Regions on the equator where surface winds are very calm are called what?

This area is called the Doldrums. Horse Latitudes are farther north.


How many latitudes are there in total?

there are 181 latitudes.90 latitudes above equator+90 latitudes below the equator +equator.90+90+1=181


Why is it cooler farther away from the equator?

Areas farther away from the equator receive less direct sunlight, causing them to have lower average temperatures. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth's surface at higher latitudes results in less heat being absorbed by the atmosphere. These factors combine to make it cooler the farther away from the equator you go.


Why equator is ideal basis for all latitudes?

Because its the foundation for the all latitudes and all latitudes start to originate up and down from the equator.


Why are climates located farther from the equator cooler than those to the equator?

Climates farther from the equator receive less direct sunlight due to the curvature of the Earth, resulting in cooler temperatures. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface at higher latitudes leads to less heat being absorbed, contributing to cooler temperatures in these regions.


Why are there 181 lines of latitudes?

90 north latitudes + 90 south latitudes + 1 line of equator


Are the latitudes in Iceland positive or negative?

There are no negative latitudes, its either north or south(of the equator). As you go up, or north from the equator, the latitudes go up. As you go south and move below the equator the latitudes go up as you move south. 63°17′N to 67°08′09″N, this is the range for Iceland.


How many miles are meridians spaced?

Meridians are not evenly spaced. They are closer together at extreme latitudes, and farther apart near the equator. Near the equator, each minute of longitude is approximately one nautical mile (6076 feet). At other latitudes, the number of nautical miles between minutes of longitude is approximately the cosine of the latitude.


Does grasslands have a lot of snow?

If the grasslands are located at latitudes close to the equator, the grasslands may get little or none. The farther away from the equator the colder it gets, so the more snowfall they will recieve. And then it also depends on depends on whether it is Winter or Summer there.


Why the equator is the ideal basis for all latitude?

Because its the foundation for the all latitudes and all latitudes start to originate up and down from the equator.


What applies to latitudes father from the equator?

As latitudes increase away from the equator, several changes occur. Temperatures generally decrease, leading to cooler climates, as the sun's rays strike the Earth at a more oblique angle. Additionally, seasonal variations become more pronounced, with regions experiencing distinct seasonal changes. Finally, vegetation types also shift, transitioning from tropical rainforests near the equator to temperate forests and eventually to tundra or polar climates at higher latitudes.


How does latitude influences climate?

Closer to the equator you are, the hotter it'll be.