January dew point temperatures are extremely low in northern areas of the U.S. because

A. of the presence of frequent mid-latitude cyclones.
B. relative humidity values are uniformly high.
C. there is an abundance of insolation to drive the condensation.
D. there is little insolation to drive the evaporation.


Answer: D

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