Final answer:
The answer is True; in dry locations, the low humidity allows temperatures to rise more throughout the day, often reaching their peak in the late afternoon. In humid locations, higher moisture levels in the air cause the evaporation process to absorb heat, limiting the rise in temperature.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks if a dry location is more likely than a humid location to have its maximum temperature in the late afternoon. The answer to this question is True. In dry or arid climates (Type B climates), such as desert regions, evaporation of moisture from the ground and transpiration from plants occurs rapidly due to low humidity, allowing the air to heat up more quickly and reach higher temperatures. Conversely, in humid climates, the presence of more moisture in the air reduces the rate at which evaporation can occur. This higher humidity level leads to a more moderated temperature increase because the energy from the sun is used more for the evaporation of water rather than raising the air temperature. Therefore, the peak temperatures tend to be lower and occur earlier in the day compared to dry locations where the late afternoon might see the maximum temperatures.
Evaporation of water in humid climates also helps to limit high temperatures, as the process of evaporation absorbs heat, producing a cooling effect on the environment. This is why areas with more bodies of water, like Florida, do not tend to experience temperatures rising above 35°C (95°F) as frequently as desert regions do, where evaporation is less, as the moisture in the air is limited and the sun's energy is not as heavily used for evaporation.