Which of the following helps to explain why even though northern latitudes experience 24 hours of sunlight on June 22,they are not warmer than latitudes further south?
A) Solar energy is spread over a larger area in northern latitudes.
B) Some of the sun's energy is reflected by snow and ice in the northern latitudes.
C) Increased cloud cover reflects solar energy in the northern latitudes.
D) Solar energy is used to melt frozen soil in the northern latitudes.
E) all of the above

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All the options contribute to the phenomenon: solar energy is spread over a larger area, snow and ice reflect sunlight, cloud cover reflects energy, and energy is used to melt frozen soil, all reducing warming.

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