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∙ 9y agoQuito, Ecuador, has a cooler climate than most locations on the equator because of its altitude, 2,850 meters or 9,350 feet.
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Only the most pleasant part is cool - the higher up you go in the Andes mountains the cooler it becomes. If you don't like heat, stay away from the land to East and West of the mountain range.
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Is Quito located at the equator?
For as near as makes no difference, Quito lies on the equator. However to be exact, it lies 240 meters north of the equator
What kind of climate would you expect to find in the two cities in Africa and the two cities in South America that are located on or very near to the equator?
The climate in either place would depend on elevation. Quito, Ecuador, is a little over 9,000 feet and has a cool, subtropical highland climate with average temperautres at 66 degrees.
Why it is not guaranteed to be hot near the equator?
It is not guaranteed to be hot because of the topography. If there is a mountain on the equator, it will be cool. The two factors of a climate are how close they are to the equator, and the altitude of the area.
Is Quito near the equator?
Quito's latitude is about 12.5 minutes south, corresponding roughly to 12.5 nautical miles south of the equator, or roughly 13 statue miles.
What city runs through the equator?
The equator runs through a number of cities. These include Quito, Equador, Singapore, Bogota, Fortaleza, as well as Kuala Lumpur.
How come even though Quito the capital of Ecuador is on the equator its climate is cool?
Because it is in the mountains. The elevation of the city is 2,800 metres (9,200 ft), which make it cooler in comparison to the lowlands that surround it.
Is Quito located at the equator?
For as near as makes no difference, Quito lies on the equator. However to be exact, it lies 240 meters north of the equator
Which city is nerest to the Equator?
Quito in Ecuador is on the equator
Why is Quito's climate cool?
Due to it's elevation (nearly 10,000 ft above sea level).
Where in Ecuador is the equater?
The equator is in Quito.
What kind of climate would you expect to find in the two cities in Africa and the two cities in South America that are located on or very near to the equator?
The climate in either place would depend on elevation. Quito, Ecuador, is a little over 9,000 feet and has a cool, subtropical highland climate with average temperautres at 66 degrees.
What capital city is located the equator?
Quito
Why is Quito the capital of Ecuador cool even though its near the equator?
Because it is located at 2850 m. height, and it's surrounded by icy mountains.
To stand on the equator just north of Quito you would travel to which South American country?
Quito is the capital of Ecuador.
Why it is not guaranteed to be hot near the equator?
It is not guaranteed to be hot because of the topography. If there is a mountain on the equator, it will be cool. The two factors of a climate are how close they are to the equator, and the altitude of the area.
Is Quito near the equator?
Quito's latitude is about 12.5 minutes south, corresponding roughly to 12.5 nautical miles south of the equator, or roughly 13 statue miles.
What city runs through the equator?
The equator runs through a number of cities. These include Quito, Equador, Singapore, Bogota, Fortaleza, as well as Kuala Lumpur.
