How does temperature change in relation to the latitude?
A) Moving away from the equator toward the North Pole, the temperature increases. Moving away from the equator toward the South Pole, the temperature decreases.
B) Moving away from the equator toward either the North Pole or the South Pole, the temperature decreases.
C) Moving away from the equator toward either the North Pole or the South Pole, the temperature increases.
D) Moving away from the equator toward either the North Pole or the South Pole, the temperature increases until 60° and then it decreases.
E) There is no relationship between temperature and latitude.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As we move away from the equator, the angle at which the Sun's rays hit the Earth's surface decreases, resulting in less heat reaching that location. This results in a decrease in temperature as we move towards either the North Pole or the South Pole. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

How Does Temperature Change in Relation to the Latitude