Continental Axis Hypothesis

Question 1

Who gave this hypothesis ?

Answer 1

Jared Diamond

Question 2

What does the hypothesis state ?

Answer 2

Regions of the earth (continents) that are spread across a large latitudinal area (E-W) are likely to witness more economic development than a large longitudinal area (N-S)

Question 3

Reason ?

Answer 3

Less temp variations that helps transmission of technology and ideas better