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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Why are temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador, than in most other places located near the Equator?
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Quito is in the hurricane belt
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Quito is on the leeward side of a mountain range
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Quito is at sea level, allowing coastal breezes to cool the air
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Quito is in the mountains, at a high elevation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Why are temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador, than in most other places located near the Equator? C. Quito is at sea level, allowing coastal breezes to cool the air.
Detailed explanation-2: -There is a relationship between latitude and temperature around the world, as temperatures are typically warmer approaching the Equator and cooler approaching the Poles. There are variations, though, as other factors such as elevation, ocean currents, and precipitation affect climate patterns.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because the sun’s rays hit the earth’s surface at a higher angle at the equator.
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