EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. The combination of high elevation and high latitudes generally results in the coldest temperatures. Latitude is defined as the distance from the equator in regard to the North and South poles.

Detailed explanation-2: -At higher latitudes, the angle of solar radiation is smaller, causing energy to be spread over a larger area of the surface and cooler temperatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two most important factors in the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation. The yearly average temperature of the area is obviously important, but the yearly range in temperature is also important. Some areas have a much larger range between highest and lowest temperature than other areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although many factors combine to influence weather, the four main ones are solar radiation, the amount of which changes with Earth’s tilt, orbital distance from the sun and latitude, temperature, air pressure and the abundance of water.