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Definition of «equatorial»

The term equatorial refers to something that is located on or related to the Equator, which is an imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Equator is 0 degrees latitude and is an important reference point for geographical coordinates and measurements of longitude. Anything equatorial would be situated directly on this line or very close to it, experiencing similar daylight hours throughout the year due to its position in relation to the sun.

Usage examples

  1. The equatorial regions of the world experience consistent warm temperatures throughout the year.
  2. The Amazon rainforest is located in the equatorial region of South America.
  3. Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet in the equatorial plane of its star.
  4. The equatorial climate supports lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.
  5. Many countries situated along the equatorial belt rely on agriculture as a major source of income.
  6. The Earth's equatorial circumference is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  7. The equatorial coordinate system is used by astronomers to pinpoint celestial objects in the sky.
  8. The International Date Line passes through the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180-degree longitude, but it deviates to avoid splitting any landmasses at the equatorial region.
  9. The equatorial mount is a type of telescope mount that helps to track celestial objects as they move across the sky.
  10. The equatorial region is known for its high humidity and frequent rainfall.

Phrases with «equatorial»

Sentences with «equatorial»

  • He only once failed to reach the quarter - finals of the Nations Cup and took Congo to the last eight place at the tournament in Equatorial Guinea in January. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
  • Mr Speaker, the senior national football team, the Black Stars, placed second in the AFCON held in Equatorial Guinea in January 2015 and the Black Satellites placed thirrd in the Orange African U-20 AFCON held in Senegal last year. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
  • The ongoing La Niña pattern, where there are colder than normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, favors these types of conditions. (scientificamerican.com)
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