Latitudes are imaginary lines that specify the distance of a location from the equator. These lines run parallel to one another and are denoted by a N or S sign, to designate whether they are in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere, respectively. People on the same latitude generally share similar climate (on a longer time frame). The locations with the same latitude will have similar patterns of daylight and nighttime and hence very similar climatic conditions. However, there are some variations in climate for locations on the same latitude line, depending on the proximity to water bodies (rivers, sea, ocean, etc.), altitude of the given region, presence of forest cover, etc. Closeness to water bodies may cause the temperatures to be more moderate; higher elevation may cause lower temperatures (as compared to plains), etc.
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