Which of these does not explain global patterns of average temperature?
A)latitude
B)longitude
C)elevation
D)distance from the ocean
E)distance from the Equator

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Longitude does not directly affect global patterns of average temperature. Latitude affects temperature because the amount of sunlight and angle of incidence varies with latitude. Elevation affects temperature because air temperature decreases with increasing altitude. Distance from the ocean affects temperature because water has a high specific heat capacity, so it moderates temperature changes in coastal regions. Distance from the equator affects temperature because the equator receives more direct sunlight than higher latitudes.

Which of These Does Not Explain Global Patterns of Average