Which of these is least likely to influence temperature?

a) latitude of the area
b) population of the area
c) proximity to the ocean
d) proximity to a mountain

Option (B)

Explanation:

The temperature in an area is controlled by several factors such as the latitudinal position, proximity to the ocean water bodies and mountains. The temperature of an area is inversely proportional to the height and latitude of that area. The equatorial region experiences a more higher temperature in comparison to the polar region because this receives the maximum amount of sunlight.

Again, as the height increases, the temperature eventually decreases. This is why the high elevated areas in the high mountains experiences a cold temperature in comparison to the places that are near the mean sea level.

The areas that are near to the seas and oceans are also moderately cold in comparison to the places that are away from the oceans. The land area receives a high amount of energy and it absorbs it due to which the temperature is fairly high, but near coastal areas are comparatively cold because the ocean and seas provides the sea breeze.

But, the population that is present in a particular area does not have any affect on the temperature.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

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well, that's easy; the answer's c, "it reduces contamination of the water and substrate of the estuary."