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Michael’s hometown is located at 41° N latitude. Kevin lives at 12° N latitude. Which of these two students lives closer to the Equator?

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Since the Equator lies at 0º latitude whichever number is closer to 0, is closer to the equator. Therefore, Kevin lives closer to the equator than Michael.
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Kevin lives closer to the equator. 
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