Word info Synonyms Antonyms

southern hemisphere

Noun

Meaning

the hemisphere to the south of the equator

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Antonyms

Examples

A catalogue of 9867 stars in the Southern Hemisphere with proper motions exceeding 0".2 annually, Minneapolis, 1957; also supplements 1961–1962. Source: Internet

Although generally thought to be originally part of the Gondwana southern hemisphere supercontinent, recent research suggests that it might have detached from the South East Asia margin. Source: Internet

An early explanation—that bright clouds are easier to identify in its dark part, whereas in the southern hemisphere the bright collar masks them – was shown to be incorrect. Source: Internet

Among deserts of the Southern Hemisphere, the Kalahari most closely resembles some Australian deserts in its latitude and its mode of formation. Source: Internet

Although all penguin species are native to the Southern Hemisphere, they are not found only in cold climates, such as Antarctica. Source: Internet

As a consequence, for half the year the Northern Hemisphere is inclined toward the Sun while for the other half year the Southern Hemisphere has this distinction. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms