Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southwestern North America experience what in common?
A) The hottest summers on Earth
B) The rainiest warm seasons on Earth
C) Many cloudy days because of the nearby equator
D) The largest winter-to-summer temperature ranges on Earth
E) The presence of warm ocean currents making the climates very mild
Answer: A
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