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P68T

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Looking at global temperature distributions, it is seen that:
 
  A) temperatures over land are colder than those over water at the same latitude in winter.
  B) temperatures increase poleward.
  C) the latitudinal temperature gradient is weakest in the hemisphere experiencing winter.
  D) it is difficult to explain the behavior of isotherms over the continents.

Question 2

Compared to land, water bodies:
 
  A) are more greatly influenced by continentality.
  B) have a lower specific heat.
  C) warm more quickly.
  D) cool more slowly.


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ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent

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