Question 28
WeatherWhich of the following factors is least important in determining the temperature of a place? The
- A.angle at which the sun's rays strike the earth's surface
- B.rate of transpiration
- C.number of hours of sunshine
- D.altitude above sea level
- E.amount of cloud cover
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (rate of transpiration)
Explanation
Sun angle, sunshine hours, altitude and cloud all control temperature strongly; plant transpiration has little effect.