Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. The planet closest to the sun is much hotter than the planet farther away from it.

  2. Mercury is colder than Venus

  3. Places closer to the equator are colder than the places closer to the poles.

  4. Mountains can change or even stops wind.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is incorrect because equatorial regions receive more direct solar radiation and are hotter, while polar regions receive indirect sunlight and are colder. This is a fundamental principle of Earth's climate system. Options A, B, and D are all factually correct statements about planetary and atmospheric conditions.

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