Geography
Give a reason for each of the following:
North India has a greater range of temperature than South India.
Answer
North India lies away from the water bodies and experiences continental type of climate whereas South India being near the water bodies experiences maritime climate. Also, North India comes in temperate zone as it lies towards the north of Tropic of Cancer whereas South India falls in Torrid Zone towards the south of Tropic of Cancer. Due to these reasons, North India has a greater range of temperature than South India.
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