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Course: Middle school Earth and space science > Unit 3

Lesson 4: Regional climates

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The map below represents a portion of an imaginary continent on Earth. Two coastal locations on the continent are labeled A and B.

Which location is likely to have the cooler climate, and why?

(Choice A)
Location A, because it receives less direct sunlight throughout the year
(Choice B)
Location A, because it receives more direct sunlight throughout the year
(Choice C)
Location B, because it receives less direct sunlight throughout the year
(Choice D)
Location B, because it receives more direct sunlight throughout the year

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Regional climates

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