The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere is much smaller than that in the Northern Hemisphere.The reason for this is that:
A)less area is covered by desert in the Southern Hemisphere.
B)there is a greater percentage of water surface in the Southern Hemisphere.
C)a greater proportion of the land surface is mountainous in the Southern Hemisphere.
D)rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the Southern Hemisphere.
E)the earth is closest to the Sun during the Southern Hemisphere summer.

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The Southern Hemisphere has a greater percentage of water surface, which has a moderating effect on temperatures compared to land surfaces. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, meaning that it can absorb more heat energy without experiencing a large temperature change. As a result, the temperature range in the Southern Hemisphere is smaller than in the Northern Hemisphere, which has a greater proportion of land surface.

The Annual Temperature Range at Most Latitudes in the Southern