In General, Larger Continents Have

question 60

Multiple Choice

In general, larger continents have

• A) less extreme temperatures than smaller continents.
• B) the same weather as smaller continents.
• C) more extreme temperatures than smaller continents.
• D) the same weather as smaller continents, as climate is determined by other factors.

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