Question

Which of the following affects the climate of a place?

• A. Latitude
• B. Ocean Currents
• C. Topography
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The average weather in a specific region over a longer time duration, that is, for more than 30 years is climate.
2. The climate of a place is affected by latitude, ocean currents, and topography.
3. A geographic coordinate, which species the north-south position of a point on the surface of the Earth is latitude.
4. The continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater mediated by gravity, water density, and wind are ocean currents.
5. The study of the features and forms of land surfaces is termed topography. This comprises changes in the surface like valleys and mountains as well as features like roads and rivers.

Final answer: The climate of a place is affected by latitude, ocean currents, and topography.