Question

Tell if the following statement is right or wrong. Give reasons.

In order to understand the climate of a region, the latitudinal extent is more useful than the longitudinal extent.

Answer 1

This statement is right.

Explanation:

• Latitude affects the angle of the Sun’s rays and temperature, which are major factors in climate.
• Therefore, the latitudinal extent of a region is more useful for understanding its climate than its longitudinal extent.