Higher amounts of water vapor are found near the Gulf of Mexico because [INSERT FIGURE 5-10B. INCLUDE CAPTION]

A) the Gulf's high water temperature promotes evaporation
B) the Gulf's low water temperature promotes evaporation
C) the Gulf's high water temperature promotes condensation
D) the Gulf's low water temperature promotes evaporation


Answer: A

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