In subarctic (Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, Dwd) climates, which of the following explains the presence of a continuous, thin snow cover for many months of the year?
A) high snowfall totals
B) long summers
C) geothermal energy from within the Earth
D) low evapotranspiration rates
E) above-freezing temperatures in the winter

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Subarctic climates have low evapotranspiration rates due to the cold temperatures, which prevents the snow from melting and allows a continuous, thin snow cover to persist for many months.

In Subarctic (Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, Dwd) Climates, Which of the Following