Though Khartoum and Urumqi both have dry BW climates, temperatures are much more variable for Urumqi. Why? 

A. Khartoum's latitude
B. Urumqi's latitude
C. Urumqi's rain shadow
D. Khartoum's rain shadow


Answer: B

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