Question

Though Ooty is close to the Equator has a cool climate. Give reason

Answer 1

Answer:

Because Ooty is located at higher altitude (every rise in 160m there is a decrease of 1°C

Answer 2

Although Ooty is close to the equator, the climate is cool. This is because it is located at a higher latitude. The temperature of atmosphere decreases as we go higher. So mountain areas are cold.