Latitude and Solar Angle Zuniga

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What is latitude?

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Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

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What is the significance of the North Pole's latitude?

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The North Pole is located at 90 degrees North latitude, representing the northernmost point on Earth.

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What is the significance of the South Pole's latitude?

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The South Pole is located at 90 degrees South latitude, representing the southernmost point on Earth.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth (23.5 degrees) causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the seasons.

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What month typically has the highest average temperature in the Northern Hemisphere?

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August is typically the month with the highest average temperature in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What month typically has the lowest average temperature in the Northern Hemisphere?

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January and December are typically the months with the lowest average temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is solar angle?

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Solar angle refers to the angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth, affecting the intensity of sunlight and temperature.

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How does solar angle change with seasons?

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Solar angle changes with seasons due to the tilt of the Earth, affecting how direct or indirect sunlight reaches different latitudes.

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What happens to temperature as latitude increases?

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As latitude increases (moving towards the poles), average temperatures generally decrease due to the angle of sunlight.