How does latitude affect the temperature of a place?

Correct answer: It affects the angle at which the Sun’s rays strike

Answer: A, latitude affects the angle at which the Sun’s rays strike Earth. Latitude measures how far a place is north or south of the Equator. Near the Equator, the Sun’s rays are generally more direct and concentrated over a smaller area, so heating is greater. Toward the poles, the rays strike more obliquely, spread over a larger area, and pass through more atmosphere, so heating is generally less. B is wrong because latitude does not stop rivers. C is wrong because soil fertility depends on several factors and is not always determined by latitude. D is wrong because latitude affects solar heating, not merely wind names. A is correct. Memory cue: latitude changes the Sun’s angle, and the Sun’s angle influences heating and temperature.