Equator and Hemispheres
⭐ MasteredThe equator is an imaginary line around the middle of Earth, splitting it into the northern and southern hemispheres. It is the hottest region on Earth.
The seasons are opposite in the two hemispheres.
All about Equator and Hemispheres
The equator is an imaginary line that runs around the middle of Earth, halfway between the North and South Poles. It divides the planet into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
The equator is the hottest region on Earth because the Sun is most directly overhead there all year round. The seasons are reversed in the two hemispheres: when it is summer in the north, it is winter in the south.
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Real-life uses of Equator and Hemispheres
- Understanding why the seasons are opposite in different countries
- Explaining why the equator gets the most sunlight
- Learning how navigators measure position
Frequently asked questions about Equator and Hemispheres
How long is the equator?
About 40,075 kilometres.
Which countries does the equator pass through?
Countries such as Ecuador, Kenya, Indonesia, Brazil and Uganda are crossed by the equator.
Why is it not always hot at the equator?
High places like the Andes mountains near the equator can be cold because altitude matters as well as latitude.