Climate of A Place

• On the Earth, the climate of a place depends on many factors such as distance from the equator (latitude), height above sea level, distance from the sea and mountains, and so on.

Distance from the Equator (Latitude):

• Places closer to the equator are warmer than the places closer to the poles.

Sun rays falling on Earth

Height above Sea Level and Distance from the Sea and Mountains:

• The sea has a moderating influence on the climate of a place.
• The places near the coast, such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, are neither too hot nor too cold.
• On the other hand, places far away from the sea tend to have extreme climates, like very hot summers and very cold winters.
• Mountains can change or even stop winds and also influence the rainfall in a place.