Given land/water heating contrasts, where would one expect to find the coldest winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) near the North Pole
B) in Siberia (70°N)
C) in southern Canada (50°N)
D) in Oklahoma (35°N)
E) over the oceans off of Alaska

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Siberia (70°N) is located far inland and experiences strong land cooling during the winter, resulting in very cold temperatures. The other options either have less extreme land/water heating contrasts or are located closer to milder oceanic influences.

Given Land/water Heating Contrasts, Where Would One Expect to Find