In fact the earth is round; sunlight does not reach everywhere equally. The temperature decreases as we move from the equator to the poles. Altitude: As we move from the surface of the earth to the higher altitudes, the temperature decreases.Climate control is altitude, or elevation. Just as there is a gradual decrease in average temperature with increasing latitude, there is a decrease in temperature with increasing elevation. Two different places at the same latitudes may have different climates because there are other factors that affect the climate in addition to latitude. The climate is influenced by topography, elevation, large bodies of water, global winds and vegetation. Due to the tilt of the Earth, the Equator is closer to the sun and so receives maximum or direct sunlight therefore it is so hot. The Equator has smaller surface area so heats up quickly compared to the poles. There are fewer atmospheres to pass through at the Equator compared to the poles. However, essentially, there are two main reasons that climate varies from place to place; first, the amount of energy arriving from the sun, and second the circulation of the atmosphere and oceans which carry heat and moisture from one place to another. A region's elevation, proximity to the ocean or freshwater, and land-use patterns can all impact climate. All climates are the product of many factors, including latitude, elevation, topography, distance from the ocean, and location on a continent.

At higher latitudes, the Sun's rays are less direct. The farther an area is from the equator, the lower its temperature. At the poles, the Sun's rays are least direct. Much of the area is covered with ice and snow, which reflect a lot of sunlight. Two different places at the same latitudes may have different climates because there are other factors that affect the climate in addition to latitude. The climate is influenced by topography, elevation, large bodies of water, global winds and vegetation. The temperature decreases as we move from the equator to the poles. As we move from the surface of the earth to the higher altitudes, the temperature decreases. Pressure and wind system: The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of that place. As Earth is a sphere so the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As an effect of that air temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles. Ocean currents Ocean currents have two different temperatures which varies accordingly. The heat of the sun is more in low latitudes in the high latitudes. The sun's rays fall perpendicularly over the equatorial region throughout the year while they fall in inclined direction over the polar areas. As a result, the equatorial region is much warmer than the polar region.