In the North Polar region the sun shines for 24 hours per day during the summer, but receives less insolation than other areas because
A) the sun is at a very low altitude.
B) the sun doesn't shine very much at night.
C) the solar beam is much more direct at polar latitudes.
D) the air is too cold.
Answer: A
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