Geography
Give a reason for each of the following:
Higher the latitude, lower is the temperature.
Insolation
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Answer
At higher latitudes, the Sun's rays fall obliquely. These rays travel a longer distance through the atmosphere and spread over a larger area, reducing their heating effect. Hence, temperature decreases with increasing latitude.
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