Describe the pattern of average temperatures as you travel from west to east at 50°N in January and 40°N in July. Where are temperatures higher/lower? Contrast temperatures over the land and over the oceans.
a) January:
b) July:
a) January: Temperatures over the Eastern Pacific are warmer than over North America. The same pattern repeats over Eurasia with warmer temperatures over the oceans and colder temperatures over the land.
b) July: Temperatures over the Eastern Pacific are cooler than over North America. The same pattern repeats over Eurasia with cooler temperatures over the oceans and warmer temperatures over the land, with the exception of the much cooler Tibetan Plateau.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) A and B
B) B and C
C) C and D
D) A and C
E) B and D
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