Polar regions receive

A. maximum variation in solar isolation and high zenith angles.
B. minimal variation in solar isolation and high zenith angles.
C. minimum variation in solar isolation and low zenith angles.
D. maximum variation in solar isolation and low zenith angles.


Answer: A

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