In mid-June, parts of Alaska receive more insolation at the top of the atmosphere than Miami, Florida. This is explained by:
A) the sun's angle being higher in Alaska
B) the declination of the sun is less in Alaska
C) the daylight hours are much longer in Alaska
D) the Earth is spinning slower in Alaska
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