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goblinko
1 month ago
5

Montrel takes a trip to Central America during the winter. He finds out that the temperature in Central America is about the sam

e year round. Which of the following could explain why?
Options:
A: Central America is near the North Pole.
B: Central America is near the South Pole.
C: Central America is near the equator.
D: Central America is near sea level.
Chemistry
1 answer:
lorasvet [2.6K]1 month ago
6 0

Answer:

C

Explanation

My teacher mentioned that, for instance, Florida tends to be warm, while Central America can have both hot and cold temperatures, and a jacket isn't necessary. I don't recall many details.

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