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Two cities X and Y are located at 30 degree south latitude and different altitude. X is at an altitude of 3000ft. above sea level. Y is 200ft. above sea level. What type of climate do you expect in these locations?
Two cities X and Y are located at 30 degree south latitude and different altitude. X is at an altitude of 3000ft. above sea level. Y is 200ft. above sea level. What type of climate do you expect in these locations?
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The correct option is C X will always be colder than Y.
Generally, as altitude increases temperature decreases. Although they are almost on the same latitude, there is a huge difference in their altitudes. Thus X will be colder than Y because X is at a higher altitude.
Generally, as altitude increases temperature decreases. Although they are almost on the same latitude, there is a huge difference in their altitudes. Thus X will be colder than Y because X is at a higher altitude.
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