Summer temperatures are high in arid climates because
A)high sun angle and low relative humidity.
B)high sun angle and high relative humidity.
C)evening cloud cover prevents the loss of heat.
D)most desert locations are closer to the sun in the summer.

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Arid climates have low levels of moisture in the air, leading to low relative humidity. High sun angle means more direct and intense sunlight, which contributes to high temperatures. The combination of low relative humidity and high sun angle results in high summer temperatures in arid climates. Evening cloud cover may provide temporary relief from the heat, but overall, it does not prevent high temperatures. Distance from the sun does not significantly impact temperature differences on Earth.

Summer Temperatures Are High in Arid Climates Because