Multiple choice

The climate of Southeast Australia is cold because

  1. it is very near to the equator

  2. it is a hilly highland

  3. it is very near to sea

  4. it is in the region of cold winds
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Southeast Australia, including areas like the Australian Alps and Victorian highlands, has cold climate primarily because it is a hilly highland region. Elevation affects temperature - temperatures decrease by about 6.5°C for every 1000 meters increase in altitude. Being far from the equator (option A is wrong), near the sea, or in cold wind regions doesn't explain it as directly as the elevation factor.

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