What is the relationship between latitude and temperature?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about how latitude affects temperature, which involves understanding the geographical and climatic principles that govern temperature variations across different latitudes.
Answer
As latitude increases, temperature decreases, and vice versa.
There is an inverse relationship between latitude and temperature; as latitude increases, temperature decreases, and vice versa.
Answer for screen readers
There is an inverse relationship between latitude and temperature; as latitude increases, temperature decreases, and vice versa.
More Information
The temperature variations are primarily due to the angle of the sun's rays, which are more direct at the equator and more oblique at higher latitudes, resulting in less intensive solar energy.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse latitude with altitude. While both affect temperature, latitude refers to the distance from the equator, whereas altitude refers to elevation above sea level.
Sources
- What Is The Effect Of Latitude On Temperature? - WorldAtlas - worldatlas.com
- Effect of Latitude on Climate | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
- Search Answer Box - cpp.edu
