Where on Earth does one expect the greatest latitudinal displacement of isotherms between January and July?
A) over the middle latitude oceans
B) over the equatorial oceans
C) over the high latitude continents
D) over the equatorial continents
E) over the high latitude oceans

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Isotherms, which are lines on a map connecting points of equal temperature, experience the greatest latitudinal displacement over high latitude continents. This is because land heats up and cools down more quickly than water, leading to more significant temperature changes over the seasons. High latitude regions (near the poles) experience the most extreme variations in sunlight throughout the year, further amplifying these temperature shifts.

Where on Earth Does One Expect the Greatest Latitudinal Displacement