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How does the latitudinal extent influence our lives? How does the latitudinal extent influence the duration of the day and night as one moves from south to north?

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The latitudes determine the climate of a region. It also determines the length of the day and night. When the direct rays of the Sun are on the Northern Hemisphere, The southern Hemisphere has longer nights and shorter days and the situation alters as the rays of the Sun move Southwards.

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