Which of the following statements explains why there is less incoming solar radiation in middle latitudes in winter than in summer?
A. The sun's rays slant less and spread their energy over a smaller area.
B. The sun emits more longwave radiation.
C. The cold dense air lowers the intensity of the sun's rays.
D. The sun's rays are weakened by passing through a greater thickness of atmosphere.
Answer: D
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