Multiple choice

How does latitude affect the temperature of a place?

  1. The higher the area, the cooler the place.

  2. The curvature of the earth affects temperature.

  3. The Coriolis force is affected by the latitude.

  4. The latitudes affect the cyclonic disturbances.

  5. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as due to the curvature of the earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles.

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