Which of the Following Places Will Have the Greatest Annual

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following places will have the greatest annual difference between summer and winter temperatures?

• A)Sacramento, California (38°N, 121°W), located eight miles from Pacific coast
• B)Orlando, Florida (28°N, 81°W), located sixty miles from the Atlantic coast
• C)Fargo, North Dakota (46°N, 96°W), located near the geographic center of North America
• D)Miami, Florida (25°N, 80°W), located on the Atlantic coast
• E)San Francisco, California (38°N, 120°W), located on the Pacific coast

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Definitions:

Hot Conditions

Environmental or atmospheric situations characterized by high temperatures, often affecting living conditions and climate patterns.

Deep

Having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or a significant extent downward.

Metamorphism

The process by which the structure, composition, and physical properties of rocks are changed by heat and pressure without melting.

Heating by Magma

The process by which surrounding rock and material are heated due to the intrusion or presence of magma, which can lead to metamorphism or melting.