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Which of the following factors affect the temperature distribution on the Earth?

  1. Latitudinal distribution and Elevation
  2. Effects of land and water
  3. Ocean currents and Prevailing air
  4. All of these

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Option 4 : All of these
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The correct answer is All of these.

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  • The solar temperature is highest In tropical regions, and low on the poles.
  • The Solar temperature decreases as altitude increases.
  • Temperatures are found more on the land surface than in the oceans.
  • Warm currents raise the temperature of seaside parts.
  • The effect of cold currents results in a drop in temperature.

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