Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A
Temperatures decrease from the equator to poles
B
Temperatures in equatorial regions change substantially from January to July
C
Large land masses located in the subarctic and arctic zones develop centres of extremely low temperatures in winter
D
Highlands are always colder than surrounding low lands
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
Since mid-day sun is almost overhead throughout the year and there is little difference between the lengths of day and night during the year. The average temperatures vary during the year by 2.2 °C. The climate is warm and temperate with significant rainfall throughout the year.