The Difference in Monthly Average Temperatures for Two Locations Located

question 17

Multiple Choice

The difference in monthly average temperatures for two locations located at the same latitude could be explained by

• A) the maritime versus continental effect.
• B) temporal lag.
• C) season and length of day.
• D) differences in amount of incoming solar radiation.
• E) none of these.

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