Question

Climate of a place depends upon which of the following factors?
1. Latitude
2. Axis of inclination of Earth
3. Revolution
4. Rotation speed
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1,2 and 4
B. 1,2 and 3
C. Only 2
D. 2 and 3

Answer 1

Hint: The average weather in a region over a long time is referred to as climate. If the weather can change in a matter of hours, climate change can take hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of years.

Complete answer:
We shall look into the factors affecting the climate of a place:
Latitude: The Sun's rays are more direct at the Equator. This is the region with the highest temperatures. The Sun's rays are less direct at higher latitudes. The temperature drops as we get farther away from the Equator. The Sun's rays are the least direct at the poles. A large portion of the region is covered with ice and snow, which reflects a lot of light.

Axis of inclination of Earth: Seasons are caused by the inclination of the axis of Earth. Different areas of the Earth experience the Sun's most direct rays at various times of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins as the North Pole tilts toward the Sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter begins as the South Pole tilts against the Sun.

Revolution: The Earth's spinning causes the day to turn to night, and the Earth's full rotation/revolution causes summer to turn to winter. The Earth's rotation and revolution, when combined, influence wind speed, temperature, ocean waves, and precipitation, resulting in our everyday weather and global climate.

Rotation speed: The climate of a place is not affected by the speed of Earth's rotation.

Therefore, the correct option is B) 1,2 and 3 since the factors affecting climate are latitude, the axis of inclination, and revolution.

Note: Climate change has an effect on almost every part of our lives, from food quantities to transportation support, from what we wear to where we go for vacation. It has a major impact on our livelihoods, health, and future. Climate refers to the long-term trend of weather patterns in a given location.