World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except
A) latitude.
B) elevation.
C) continentality.
D) urban heat islands.

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The other options are all major factors that influence world temperature patterns. Latitude determines the angle at which sunlight hits the earth, which affects temperature; elevation affects temperature through the lapse rate, as higher elevations are generally cooler; and continentality refers to the tendency of inland areas to have larger temperature fluctuations than coastal areas due to differences in heat capacity. Urban heat islands can slightly elevate temperatures in built-up areas, but are not a primary control on world temperature patterns.

World Temperature Patterns Are Primarily Controlled by the Following Control