Though Khartoum and Urumqi Both Have Dry BW Climates, Temperatures

question 21

Multiple Choice

Though Khartoum and Urumqi both have dry BW climates, temperatures are much more variable for Urumqi.Why?

• A)Urumqi's rain shadow
• B)Urumqi's latitude
• C)Khartoum's rain shadow
• D)Khartoum's latitude

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