The lag of the maximum is exhibited when: A) the maximum temperature during a year does not occur until autumn. B) the highest levels of solar radiation are not received until late afternoon. C) the warmest annual mean temperature occurs in the year following maximum CO₂ emissions. D) the maximum temperature for the day occurs several hours after maximum solar radiation receipt.

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The lag of the maximum refers to the delay between the peak of solar radiation receipt and the peak temperature. Option D states that the maximum temperature for the day occurs several hours after maximum solar radiation receipt, which indicates a lag in the temperature peak. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

The lag of the Maximum Is Exhibited When