BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 43, Problem 4CT
London, England, is at the same latitude as Calgary in Canada's province of Alberta. However, the mean January temperature in London is 5.5°C (42°F), whereas in Calgary it is minus 10°C (14°F). Review Section 43.2, then suggest a reason for the difference in climate.
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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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