Why Do Humid Tropical Regions Have Only Small Variations in Temperature

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why do humid tropical regions have only small variations in temperature throughout the year?

• A) The location of this climatic region is limited to an area where the solar radiation does not vary significantly.
• B) The winds associated with these systems rapidly redistribute the heat.
• C) The constant humidity maintains a relatively uniform temperature.
• D) The canopy of trees in the rain forest shade the ground and reflect light all the time.
• E) The cloud cover and rain do not allow the temperatures to rise or fall significantly.

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