The greatest reduction in solar radiation receipt in polluted cities will occur:
A) during the winter in high- latitude cities.
B) during the spring in low- latitude cities.
C) during the summer in middle- latitude cities.
D) equally in cities at every latitude.

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The greatest reduction in solar radiation receipt in polluted cities occurs during the winter in high-latitude cities due to the lower angle of the sun, shorter daylight hours, and the presence of pollutants that can more effectively block or scatter the already limited sunlight.

The Greatest Reduction in Solar Radiation Receipt in Polluted Cities