The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the southern hemisphere is much smaller than in the northern hemisphere.Why?
A)Rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the southern hemisphere.
B)Earth is closer to the Sun during southern hemisphere summer.
C)There is more area covered by water in the southern hemisphere.
D)There is less desert area in the southern hemisphere.
E)There is more mountainous area in the southern hemisphere.

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The southern hemisphere has more oceanic area, which moderates temperature fluctuations due to the high heat capacity of water, leading to smaller annual temperature ranges compared to the northern hemisphere.

The Annual Temperature Range at Most Latitudes in the Southern