Question

How does latitude affect climate? A The closer to the poles, the warmer it gets. B The closer to the equator, the warmer it gets. C The higher you go up a mountain, the colder it gets. D The higher you go up a mountain, the warmer it gets.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Latitude or distance from the equator – Temperatures drop the further an area is from the equator due to the curvature of the earth. In areas closer to the poles, sunlight has a larger area of atmosphere to pass through and the sun is at a lower angle in the sky.