Of the Various Factors That Determine an Area's Overall Climate

question 59

Multiple Choice

Of the various factors that determine an area's overall climate, the two most important are:

• A)precipitation and temperature
• B)distance from the sea and types of vegetation
• C)latitude and altitude
• D)wind speed and cloud cover

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Definitions:

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Supplemental Food

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