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Which one of the following does not control climate ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Latitude” option2=”Altitude” option3=”Longitude” option4=”Forest cover” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nLongitude does not directly control climate.
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\nClimate is primarily controlled by factors that affect the distribution of solar radiation and heat transfer in the atmosphere and oceans. These include Latitude (influences angle of sun’s rays), Altitude (affects temperature and pressure), Proximity to water bodies, Ocean Currents, Prevailing Winds, Topography, and Vegetation Cover. Longitude primarily relates to position east-west and time zones and does not have a direct causal influence on climate.
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\nWhile locations at similar longitudes might share similar climates if other factors are constant (e.g., coastal regions at the same latitude), longitude itself is not a climate-controlling factor like latitude or altitude are. Forest cover is considered a significant factor influencing local and regional climate, primarily through its effects on albedo, evapotranspiration, and carbon cycling.
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Which one of the following does not control climate ? [amp_mcq option1=”Latitude” option2=”Altitude” option3=”Longitude” option4=”Forest cover” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2009 Download PDFAttempt Online Longitude does not directly control climate. Climate is primarily controlled by factors that affect the distribution of solar radiation and heat transfer in the atmosphere … <\/p>\n

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