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Are there mosquitoes in the Virgin Islands?
Mosquitoes are common in the tropics.
Why are mountain in the tropics covered with snow?
Mountains in the Tropics are covered in snow because of lapse rate. The lapse rate is for every 1,000 feet in altitude you travel up a mountain, the temperature drops 31/2 degrees F.
How high can a 767 fly?
A Boeing 767 has an altitude limit of about 41,000 feet.
Why are there hot and cold deserts?
Generally, deserts located furthest from the tropics are cold deserts. The closer to the tropics, the warmer the desert. Some are considered cold because they are at a higher altitude and others considered as cool desert because they are on a coastline that has cold ocean currents just off shore
What causes variations in the altitude of the snow line?
Variations in the altitude of the snow line are caused by the relative location of the nearest coastline and the latitude. At the Equator the snow line is at 4500 m and at the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn can be as high as 5700 m.
Why is the climate in Scotland mild even though its located at such high altitude?
The Gulf Stream carries warm water from the tropics, it might come near Scotland.
Why is it common to see snow on very high mountain in the tropics?
The higher the altitude the lower is the temperature so much so that fallen snow will not melt even in summer.
How does air pressure change as altitude is increased?
As altitude increases so air pressure reduces, until the limit of our atmosphere is reached. After which the vacuum of space is entered.
At what altitude can cumulonimbus clouds be found in the tropics?
Cumulonimbus clouds in the tropics can be found at altitudes ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 meters (20,000 to 65,000 feet). These towering clouds are known for their vertical development and can reach great heights due to the warm and moist tropical air masses.
What are the factors that limit solar heat transfer?
3. It depends upon the position (Latitude, Longitude and Hemisperical Presence) and also altitude.
Map of the tropics?
show the tropics on a map
What are the types of mosquitoes?
malaria mosquitoes
