5. The Sonoran desert of western Mexico (including towns like Kino Bay, Mexico, at 28° North latitude), is characterized by which of the following climate factors? A. a temperate climate (average annual day temperatures from 5°C to 20°C), which is also very wet B. a tropical climate (average annual day temperatures from 20°C to 35°C), which is also very dry C. a boreal climate (average annual day temperatures from -5°C to 5°C), which is also dry D. a cool climate (average annual day temperatures from -5°C to 5°C), which is also wet E. a cold climate (average annual day temperatures below -5°C), which is also very dry

5. The Sonoran desert of western Mexico (including towns like Kino Bay, Mexico, at 28° North latitude), is characterized by which of the following climate factors? A. a temperate climate (average annual day temperatures from 5°C to 20°C), which is also very wet B. a tropical climate (average annual day temperatures from 20°C to 35°C), which is also very dry C. a boreal climate (average annual day temperatures from -5°C to 5°C), which is also dry D. a cool climate (average annual day temperatures from -5°C to 5°C), which is also wet E. a cold climate (average annual day temperatures below -5°C), which is also very dry

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter47: The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CT: London, England, is at the same latitude as Calgary in Canadas province of Alberta. However, the...

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