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Are you closer to the equator in northern Argentina or in southern Spain?
Northern Argentina is closer to the equator than southern Spain.
Who is closer to the equator?
The U.S. state closest to the equator is Hawaii. At its southernmost tip, the island state has a latitude of just under 19 degrees North latitude….
Are all the places along the equator warm?
Countries, towns and cities located around the equator experience hot weather throughout the year. It is because the sun remains almost directly overhead everyday. Countries that are further North or South of the equator experience a change in seasons, when hot weather follows cold weather.
What is the gulf that is just south of Alaska?
Daily Geography Weeks 19-21
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Is the capital of Alaska east or west of the capital of Hawaii? | east |
| What part of the US is more mountainous, eastern or western? | western |
| Name the gulf that is just south of Alaska. | Gulf of Alaska |
| What country controls the Island of Greenland? | Denmark |
Which region is closer to the Equator?
The tropics
The tropics are the region of Earth surrounding the Equator.
Which country is the closest to the Equator?
The equator passes through the land of 11 countries and the seas of two others. It crosses land in São Tomé and Príncipe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Indonesia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil.
Are you closer to the sun at the equator?
Due to the tilt of the Earth, the Equator is closer to the sun so receives more of its energy. The Equator has a smaller surface area so heats up quickly compared to the poles. There is less atmosphere to pass through at the Equator compared to the poles.
Which is biggest gulf in world?
The Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico, bordered by the United States, Mexico, and the island nation of Cuba, is the worlds largest gulf.
Which countries are near to the equator?
The countries near the equator include Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, and Indonesia. The characteristics of the equatorial type of climate include: A. The Uniformly high temperature throughout the year.