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Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi.
Solution 1
Shimla is cooler than Delhi in summer as it is located at a higher altitude than that of Delhi. Thus due to Normal Lapse Rate Shimla enjoys a cooler climate than Delhi.
Solution 2
Shimla is cooler than Delhi even in the summer due to its location on a mountaintop. Shimla's elevation above sea level is significantly greater than Delhi. As altitude rises, temperatures often fall. Shimla's higher altitude allows for cooler temperatures throughout the summer months compared to Delhi's lower elevation.
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