SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The distance from the equator.
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The distance from the planets.
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The distance from the moon.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Latitude or distance from the equator – Temperatures drop the further an area is from the equator due to the curvature of the earth. In areas closer to the poles, sunlight has a larger area of atmosphere to pass through and the sun is at a lower angle in the sky.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the distance from the Equator to either the North or South poles? The distance from the Equator to either the North Pole or the South Pole is approximately 10, 000 km (6, 215 miles).
Detailed explanation-3: -The temperature characteristics of a region are influenced by natural factors such as latitude, elevation and the presence of ocean currents. The precipitation characteristics of a region are influenced by factors such as proximity to mountain ranges and prevailing winds.