The climate of a place is NOT affected by which of the following?

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1. Relief: Strongly affects climate — temperature falls with altitude (environmental lapse rate ≈ $6.5^\circ\mathrm{C}/1000\ \mathrm{m}$) and topography influences precipitation (orographic effects).

2. Type of soil: Soil is largely a result of climate (temperature, rainfall) rather than a primary cause of regional climate. It can influence very local surface conditions but does not control the climate of a place.

3. Location (latitude): A primary control — latitude determines solar insolation and seasonal patterns, thus strongly affecting climate.

4. Distance from the sea: A major factor — proximity to oceans moderates temperature (maritime vs continental climates) and affects humidity and precipitation.

Conclusion: Among the listed factors, (2) Type of soil does NOT affect the climate in any primary way, so the correct choice is option (2) → b.

FINAL_ANSWER: b

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