In areas that receive less than 100 watts per square meter of insolation, what are the average July temperatures?
A) less than 0° Celsius
B) between 0° and 6° Celsius
C) between 9° and 15° Celsius
D) between 18° and 24° Celsius
E) greater than 27° Celsius
Answer: A) less than 0° Celsius
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