Two cities are located at the same latitude (40˚). City A is in the Southern Hemisphere and City B is in the Northern Hemisphere. Assume the two cities reflect the general characteristics of the hemispheres where they are located. Which city should have the largest annual temperature range?

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Ellie Blair

9 April, 17:35

Two cities are located at the same latitude (40˚). City A is in the Southern Hemisphere and City B is in the Northern Hemisphere. Assume the two cities reflect the general characteristics of the hemispheres where they are located. Which city should have the largest annual temperature range?

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City B will have the highest annual range of temperature

Explanation:

City B will have a higher annual temperature than city A. It is because the northern hemisphere is mainly covered with landmasses but the southern hemisphere is mostly covered by the water body. So there is more absorption of heat on the ground surface and the landmass area. The oceans when heated it reflects some heat energy back into the atmosphere, and some of it is transferred to the land area by the sea breeze.

These events ultimately lead to an increase in the heat amount in the northern hemisphere.