AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a factor affecting climate?
A
Prevailing winds
B
Altitude
C
Longitude
D
Latitude
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is D Longitude.

Detailed explanation-2: -Latitude and longitude make up the grid system that helps humans identify absolute, or exact, locations on the Earth’s surface. There is a relationship between latitude and temperature around the world, as temperatures are typically warmer approaching the Equator and cooler approaching the Poles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Longitude has no effect on climate. The positions of the continents and oceans can be described by longitude, and these do have an effect.

Detailed explanation-4: -So Ozone layer depletion is not an effect of climate change.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer. change in climate depends on latitude. places situated at high latitudes receive less light (sunlight) while longitude does not affect the climate directly due to eastward and westward movement of air masses.

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