Homework Help: Earth science

Posted by Maria on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 4:16pm.

Which single factor generally has the greates effect on the climate of an area on the earth's surface?

Earth science - Ms. Sue, Monday, May 9, 2011 at 4:27pm
I think both altitude and latitude have similar effects on temperature. Altitude plays a larger role, though, in precipitation.

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