Which of the Following Is NOT a Major Factor in Shaping

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major factor in shaping the climate of a local region?

• A) the intensity of solar radiation
• B) global patterns of atmospheric circulation
• C) the dominant herbivorous organisms of a region
• D) global patterns of oceanic circulation

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