latitude

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These vulnerable areas include the Alps, the Caucasus, the Rocky Mountains, and parts of the Andes and African mountain ranges located at low latitudes.

From Science Daily

The S&P 500 isn’t simply a list of the largest U.S. companies, and the index committee has latitude when choosing new members, provided the companies meet criteria related to profitability, market capitalization and more.

From MarketWatch

For example, the ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission is imaging the solar poles from higher latitude and flying much closer to the Sun, with many of its instruments being successors of SOHO's.

From Science Daily

As someone straddling languages and latitudes, Moura believes that international actors with career aspirations in the U.S. often try to assimilate, diluting themselves in the process.

From Los Angeles Times

Due to the tilt of the Earth the winter solstice will mean shorter days at higher latitudes.

From BBC