Question

Look at the world map shown below.

Which statement accurately describes the distribution of sunlight for the regions labeled?


Alaska has colder winters and warmer summers because it is in the northern hemisphere and Florida is in the southern hemisphere.


Alaska is larger in size and gets heated faster by the sun's rays and cooled faster by the ocean currents.


Florida has moderate temperature throughout the year because it is surrounded by more land.


Florida receives more direct rays of the sun throughout the year because it is closer to the equator than Alaska.

Answer 1

Florida receives more direct rays of the sun throughout the year because it is closer to the equator than Alaska.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is, in fact, the best answer since it is true.

Answer 2

Florida receives more direct rays of the sun through the year because it is closer to the equator than Alaska is the most accurate