Question

Tell if the following statement is right or wrong. Give reasons.
In order to understand the climate of a region, the latitudinal extent is more useful than the longitudinal extent.

Answer 1

Latitude of the world has a greater effect on the climate. This is because temperatures are higher nearer to the Equator.

However, both show the effect of sea and ocean currents, natural regions and specific geographical locations.

Both macro and micro climates are affected by the latitudes and longitudes.

Humidity, clouds, vapour, temperature and other variables are determined.

Longitude, on the other hand, has control over the daily climatic conditions of a region. 

Answer 2

The statement is right because temperature does not change according to the longitude. Temperature changes as per latitude. The temperature decreases from the equator. Towards the north pole and the south pole