The astronomical location and climate of the United States

KOMPAS.com – The United States of America is a country in North America. This country is also known as the United States or United States of America (USA).

The United States is one of the developed countries in the world, especially in the fields of technology and science.

Reported from Encyclopedia Britannica, the United States is bordered by Canada to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

In terms of area, the United States is the fourth largest country in the world, after Russia, Canada and China. The capital of this country is Washington, DC The United States is estimated to have a total area of ​​9,384 million square kilometers.

Astronomically, the United States is located at 24º33’N – 70º23’N and 172ºW – 66ºW. This makes the entire territory of the United States located in the northern and western hemispheres.

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This astronomical position has a direct or indirect influence on the type of climate in the United States. Site city National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)In general, the climate in the United States varies widely, depending on location and time of year.

Specifically, the United States divides their climate into six groups based on their location. Here is the explanation:

1. Humid temperate marine climate, found between the west coast of the northern United States.
2. The climate is subtropical, occurring in the southern coastal plains and most parts of the United States.
3. Dry climate, present on the Colorado plateau, the Great Basin and the Central Plain.
4. The climate is temperate marine, found in the eastern United States.
5. Cold climate, found in parts of Alaska.
6. The tropical marine climate of the Hawaiian Islands.

Despite a diverse climate, the United States generally has four seasons, namely spring, winter, fall, and summer.

Moreover, the temperature in this country is also strongly influenced by its climate and location. For example, the temperature in Alaska tends to be lower or cooler due to its proximity to the Pole.

In addition to affecting air temperature, the climate in the United States also affects the growth of vegetation, soil, and wildlife. So we can say that this country has a unique group of flora, fauna and soil types according to the climate division.

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