Why do the highest maximum temperatures recorded on Earth occur in interior deserts during July?
A)Insolation is greater at other latitudes keeping their temperatures moderated.
B)Skies are cloudy at those locations,trapping heat at the surface.
C)Skies are clear because little evaporation occurs to supply moisture to the atmosphere.
D)The north pole is pointed away from the Sun so radiation path lengths are short.

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Skies are clear in interior deserts during July because little evaporation occurs to supply moisture to the atmosphere. This allows for more direct and unobstructed insolation, leading to higher maximum temperatures.

Why Do the Highest Maximum Temperatures Recorded on Earth Occur