AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator. Lines of latitude, also called parallels, are imaginary lines that divide the Earth. They run east to west, but measure your distance north or south. The equator is the most well known parallel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, the higher the latitude, the greater the range (difference between maximum and minimum) in solar radiation received over the year and the greater the difference from season to season.

Detailed explanation-3: -Latitude can be found by comparing the location of Polaris (North Star) or the sun to the horizon. If Polaris is at an angle of 60° above the horizon, then the latitude is 60°N. Using the sun, the latitude is the angle below vertical. If the sun is 40° above the horizon, then the latitude is 50° (90-40=50).

Detailed explanation-4: -Location is one of the factors that determines climate of a place. Latitude is the distance of a location from the Equator.