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Melani1276

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What is the largest climate modifier in the southern hemisphere?
 
  A) the amount of temperature gradient between the south pole and the equator
  B) the lack of deserts and dry areas in the southern hemisphere
  C) the fact that a very large portion of the southern hemisphere's surface area is composed of water
  D) The jet streams are not as strong and more zonal in the southern hemisphere.

Question 2

Ice cap climates over ocean areas have warmer winters than ice cap climates over land areas because
 
  A) water is colder than land.
  B) the ice is perfectly smooth, without any cracks or holes.
  C) year-round ice does not perfectly insulate the surface from the warmer water below.
  D) ice is not present year-round.


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tuwy

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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