Temperature differences between nighttime and daytime on Earth are relatively small due to
A) polar regions absorbing most solar energy.
B) Earth being 70% water.
C) Earth's relatively high daily spin rate and shortness of nighttime.
D) seasonal fluctuations and Earths magnetic field.
Answer: C
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