Question

the map below shows the locations of three cities in south america. complete the paragraph to explain how distance from the equator affects climate. of these three south american cities, is the farthest from the equator and so has the latitude. on average, the sunlight this city receives is the intense. based on its latitude, this city is likely to have the climate.

Explanation:

• City Identification: Ushuaia is the farthest from the equator among the three cities (Recife, Montevideo, Ushuaia) as it is located at the southernmost tip.
• Latitude: The farther a place is from the equator (towards the poles), the higher its latitude. Ushuaia has the highest latitude.
• Sunlight Intensity: Places with higher latitudes receive less - intense sunlight on average because the sun's rays hit at a more oblique angle.
• Climate: Based on latitude, Ushuaia is likely to have a colder climate compared to the other two cities (Recife near the equator has a tropical climate, Montevideo has a more temperate climate than Ushuaia).

Answer:

Ushuaia; highest; least; coldest