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Mention the geographical reason for the following:
Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.
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Solution 1
Mangalore is a coastal region which experiences moderate climate due to the influence of the sea. It does not experience extreme climate. Hence, Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.
Solution 2
Mangalore is not cold even in December because of the sea’s moderating influence. The city’s coastal location helps to manage temperature extremes. The sea’s ability to retain heat prevents dramatic temperature drops, resulting in milder temperatures.
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