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) Earth is closest to the Sun during the Southern Hemisphere summer
B) rainfall and cloudiness are greater in the Southern Hemisphere
C) a greater proportion of the land surface is mountainous in the Southern Hemisphere
D) there is a greater percentage of water surface in the Southern Hemisphere

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The ocean has a moderating effect on temperatures, meaning that water heats up and cools down more slowly than land. Since there is a greater percentage of water surface in the Southern Hemisphere, temperatures tend to be more stable throughout the year.

The Annual Temperature Range at Most Latitudes in the Southern