Multiple choice

Which one of the following factors is not a determining factor of climate?

  1. Latitude

  2. Longitude

  3. Land and sea contrasts

  4. Relief features

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Latitude is a primary determinant of climate because it controls the angle of solar insolation. Longitude, however, does not directly determine climate - two locations at the same latitude but different longitudes generally have similar climates. The other factors listed (land-sea contrasts, relief features) are all significant determinants of climate.