In Terms of Temperature, the Regions of Earth Between 20°

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Multiple Choice

In terms of temperature, the regions of Earth between 20° and 40° N and S latitude are

• A) warmer than those between 0° and 20° N and S because the sun's angle is less direct between 20° and 40°.
• B) warmer than those between 40° and 60° N and S because the sun's angle is less direct between 20° and 40°.
• C) cooler than those between 0° and 20° N and S because the sun's angle is more direct between 20° and 40°.
• D) cooler than those between 0° and 20° N and S because the sun's angle is less direct between 20° and 40°.
• E) cooler than those between 40° and 60° N and S because the sun's angle is more direct between 20° and 40°.

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