Question

Distinguish between the following:

Vertical and Horizontal Temperature variation.

Answer 1

Vertical Variation:

1. The Temperature decreases as the height increases
2. The rate is 1°C for every 166 metres of height.

Horizontal Variation:

1. The temperature decreases as the latitude increases.
2. The highest temperatures are found along the Equatorial and tropical regions, while the lowest temperature is recorded in polar areas.