The highest maximum temperatures recorded on Earth occur in interior deserts during July because
A)insolation is greater at other latitudes.
B)the skies are cloudy.
C)little evaporation occurs to supply moisture to the atmosphere.
D)the north pole is pointed away from the sun.
E)the desert surface cannot absorb insolation.

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In interior deserts, there is little moisture available to evaporate and provide a cooling effect. Without this cooling effect, temperatures can rise to extremely high levels during July. This is why the highest maximum temperatures on Earth are typically recorded in interior deserts during this month. Choices A, B, D, and E do not directly address the reasons for high temperatures in interior deserts.

The Highest Maximum Temperatures Recorded on Earth Occur in Interior