With Respect to the Sun,Earth Normally Rotates Once in a 24-Hour

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Multiple Choice

With respect to the sun,Earth normally rotates once in a 24-hour period.What would be the effect on climate in the temperate latitudes if the rotation increased to 48-hours?

• A)Seasons would be longer and more distinct;for example,colder winters and hotter summers.
• B)Smaller ranges between nighttime low and daytime high temperatures would be common.
• C)Large-scale weather events such as hurricanes would no longer be a part of regional climates.
• D)In the Northern and Southern hemispheres,winter precipitation would increase in frequency.
• E)Larger ranges between daytime high and nighttime low temperatures would occur frequently.

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