Indian Geography UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements is not true:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: The zone of maximum temperature is located along the equator

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The zone of maximum temperature is located along the equator”.

1) The water-vapour content of the atmosphere varies from place to place and from time to time because the humidity capacity of air is determined by temperature

2) Insolation is highest at the equator due to direct sunlight, but the highest temperatures on Earth are often recorded a few degrees north or south. Factors like ocean currents, atmospheric circulation, altitude, and surface albedo influence regional temperatures. These factors contribute to variations in temperature despite the equator receiving the most solar radiation.

3) In the Southern Hemisphere, the frigid zone is the area located between the South Pole and Antarctic Circle. In the Northern Hemisphere, the frigid zone is the area located between the North Pole and the Arctic circle.

4) Jet streams have a significant impact on weather patterns and surface weather conditions.

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