Which of the following does NOT affect India's climate?
A. Distance from sea
B. Altitude
C. Latitude
D. Distance from Earth's core
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Distance from Earth's core has no effect on climate. India's climate is influenced by latitude, altitude, distance from sea, Himalayas, and monsoon winds.
Explanation:
The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers due to subtropical high pressure and mild, wet winters due to the influence of westerly winds and mid-latitude cyclones.
Explanation:
The 'Little Ice Age' (roughly 1300-1850) was a period of cooling in the Northern Hemisphere, thought to be caused by decreased solar activity (sunspot minimums) and increased volcanic eruptions that reduced solar radiation.
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