Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Due to the curvature of the earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude.
2. The air temperature generally increases from the equator towards the poles.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Due to the curvature of the earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature generally decreases from the Equator towards the poles. As one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases. The hills are therefore cooler during summers.