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Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due to ________________.

A
the difference in their altitudes
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their distance from sea
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snowfall in Shimla
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pollution in Amritsar
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Solution

The correct option is A the difference in their altitudes
Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due to the difference in their altitudes.

The factors determining climate are:
Altitude
Latitude
Distance from the sea
Wind
Position of mountains.

Shimla and Amritsar have same altitude but Shimla has higher elevation than Amritsar.

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