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
D Receives a lot of snow

Correct Answer: Is at a higher elevation

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.
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