The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere is much smaller than that in the Northern Hemisphere. The reason for this is that:
A) rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the Southern Hemisphere.
B) the earth is closest to the Sun during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
C) less area is covered by desert in the Southern Hemisphere.
D) a greater proportion of the land surface is mountainous in the Southern Hemisphere.
E) there is a greater percentage of water surface in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The Southern Hemisphere has a greater percentage of water surface compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Water has a high heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature. This moderates the climate and leads to smaller annual temperature ranges in regions with more water surface.

The Annual Temperature Range at Most Latitudes in the Southern