2017 · Q98
Which of the following statements related to latitude are true ?
- 1Rainfall, temperature and vegetation vary with latitude.
- 2The difference between the longest day and the shortest day increases with latitude.
- 3Indira Point is located approximately at 6°45’ N latitude.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: solar insolation — and hence temperature, rainfall and vegetation — varies with latitude. Statement 2 is true: the difference between the longest and shortest days of the year increases from the equator toward the poles. Statement 3 is true: Indira Point, India's southernmost tip in the Nicobar Islands, lies at about 6°45′ N latitude. All three statements are correct.