How does latitude affect climate? a higher latitudes bring in cooler air b higher latitudes bring in warmer air c the higher you are in altitude, the harder it is to breath because it's so humid and hot d the closer to the equator the warmer the climate becomes due to direct sunlight
The correct answer is d) the closer to the equator, the warmer the climate becomes due to direct sunlight.
Latitude refers to the distance of a location from the equator and plays a significant role in determining climate patterns. Areas closer to the equator receive more direct sunlight, leading to a higher amount of solar energy being concentrated in a smaller area. This results in warmer temperatures near the equator.
As one moves away from the equator towards higher latitudes, the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface becomes more oblique. This causes the same amount of solar energy to be spread over a larger surface area, resulting in cooler temperatures. Therefore, higher latitudes generally have cooler climates as they receive less direct sunlight.