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 rays of the Sun fall in an oblique way. Oblique rays not only travel a longer distance, but also heat a larger area. Thus, they have less heating power. Hence, with higher latitudes, the temperature goes on decreasing.
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