1 In electromagnetic waves, energy is transferred through vibrations of electric and magnetic fields. 2  In sound waves, energy is transferred through vibration of air particles or particles of a solid through which the sound travels.3  In water waves, energy is transferred through the vibration of the water particles. In electromagnetic waves, energy is transferred through vibrations of electric and magnetic fields. 2  In sound waves, energy is transferred through vibration of air particles or particles of a solid through which the sound travels. 3  In water waves, energy is transferred through the vibration of the water particles.
The location of deserts is dependent on two factors, latitude and global wind patterns. Most deserts are located between 15' and 35' latitude, both north and south of the equator. In terms of global wind patterns, most deserts are located within the Southeastern and Northeastern trade winds belt.
Unlike latitude, the distance between degrees of longitude varies greatly. They are farthest apart at the equator and converge at the poles. A degree of longitude is widest at the equator with a distance of 69.172 miles (111.321 kilometers). The distance gradually shrinks to zero as they meet at the poles. At 40Â° north or south*, the distance between a degree of longitude is 53 miles (85 kilometers).