Latitude Longtitude Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the climate at the Equator (0°)?
Very hot, tropical
The Equator experiences consistent warm temperatures year-round.
What latitude line is located at 23 1/2° N?
Tropic of Cancer
The Tropic of Cancer marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.
What climate is associated with the Tropic of Cancer?
Hot, dry or rainy
This latitude experiences varying climates due to seasonal changes.
What latitude line is found at 23 1/2° S?
Tropic of Capricorn
The Tropic of Capricorn marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.
What climate is associated with the Tropic of Capricorn?
Hot, dry or rainy
Similar to the Tropic of Cancer, it experiences seasonal climatic variations.
What latitude line is located at 66 1/2° N?
Arctic Circle
The Arctic Circle indicates the latitude above which the sun does not set during summer.
What is the climate at the Arctic Circle?
Very cold, icy
This region experiences extreme cold and long winters.
What latitude line is found at 66 1/2° S?
Antarctic Circle
The Antarctic Circle indicates the latitude below which the sun does not rise during winter.
What is the climate at the Antarctic Circle?
Very cold, icy
Similar to the Arctic Circle, this region has harsh cold conditions.
What latitude is the North Pole located at?
90° N
The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth.
What is the climate at the North Pole?
Freezing, polar climate
The North Pole is characterized by extreme cold and ice cover.
What latitude is the South Pole located at?
90° S
The South Pole is the southernmost point on Earth.
What is the climate at the South Pole?
Freezing, polar climate
The South Pole experiences similar extreme cold as the North Pole.
