The highest temperature recorded on Earth to date was in
A)North America.
B)Asia.
C)Africa.
D)Mexico.
E)Australia.

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The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, USA on July 10, 1913, with a temperature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius). Death Valley is located in North America, specifically in the United States, but it is considered part of the Mojave Desert, which extends into Mexico. Therefore, the answer could also be D, but the most specific and accurate answer is C as Furnace Creek Ranch is located in California, USA, which is part of North America but located on the western side.

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