Why is equater called equater?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

The equator got its name because it is a steaming hot line that divides the north side of the word and the south side. The north and south sides are equal (hence the name equator).

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

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What is the highest number of longitude called?

90 degrees North above the equater or 90 degrees south below the equater.

What is a line called that runs parallel to the equater?

A Parallel of Latitude

What are the lines parallel to the equater called?

The lines parallel to the equator are called lines of latitude.

What are the imaginary lines that run perpendicular to the prime meridian called?

equater i think

Why is it hot in the tropics and cold in the polar regions?

it is hot in the tropics because it is near the equater. anything near the equater will be warmer. it is colder in the polar regions because it is farther from the equater near equater= warmer farther from equater= colder

How many continents are north of the equater?

three continents are north of the equater n.america, europe,aisa.

Can you freeze at the equater?

i do not know

Does Venus have an equater?

yes

Does it have a equater?

yes the earth has an equator.

What country lies on the equater?

Ecuador

The equater passes through Norway?

No.

Where in Ecuador is the equater?

The equator is in Quito.