Use the Following Information to Answer the Questions Below

question 31

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the questions below.
You live in Atlantic Canada and you are Skyping a friend in Manitoba. You are both complaining about the weather as both regions are being subjected to the same arctic air mass. As you discuss it, however, it becomes clear that she is experiencing a bitter cold that you are not. You realize that you had pretty much the same conversation last summer when it was much hotter in Manitoba than at home.
-The best explanation for this difference is that

• A)your climate is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean.
• B)it is just much colder in the middle of the country.
• C)it rains more in central Canada.
• D)your friend just doesn't adjust well to changes in temperature.
• E)she must be at a higher latitude.

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