Q150
Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it ________
A.
Lies north of Amritsar
B.
Comes under the influence of cold winds
C.
Is at a higher elevation
AnswerD.
Receives a lot of snow
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it Is at a higher elevation. Though both the cities lie on the same latitude, Shimla is situated on a much higher altitude. This is the cause of Shimla having lower temperature and much cooler than Amritsar.