What is the most conspicuous characteristic of D climates and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: It is continentality which produces wide seasonal swings in weather because of the relatively wide swings in temperature and humidity which occur in places not strongly affected by oceans. The cause is the rapid heating and cooling of land with respect to ocean water.
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A) small farms B) the increased use of automobiles C) walking D) riding bicycles
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A. A B. B C. C D. D