Explain Why Polar Latitudes Are Typically Cooler Than the Middle

question 18

Essay

Explain why polar latitudes are typically cooler than the middle latitudes in summer even though polar latitudes experience longer daylight hours in summer.

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Balance of Trade

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The situation that occurs when a country imports more goods than it exports, leading to a negative trade balance.

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