Factors affecting climate

Q.  Which of the following does not affect climate?
- Published on 23 Oct 15

a. Latitude
b. Longitude
c. Ocean current
d. All three affect climate

ANSWER: Longitude
 
Latitude, Elevation, Air Masses, Prevailing Winds, Nearness to water, Ocean Currents, Landforms helps to determine the climate of an area.
Longitude does not affect climate. Longitude specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface.
The Earth rotates around its axis in a vertical fashion but it is constantly spinning which ensures that all longitudes of the Earth receives as much sunlight.

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