During a typical daily temperature cycle, the coldest time of the day is early morning and the warmest is mid-afternoon. Which of the following will cause the greatest reduction in daily temperature range?
A) leeward (downwind) coast
B) dry air
C) clear skies at night
D) high latitude
E) clear skies during the day
Answer: D) high latitude
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