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What is the dependent variable that impacts the amount of solar energy in a location?A) EquatorB) LatitudeC) LongitudeD) Prime meridian

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The correct option is B) Latitude. Latitude impacts the amount of solar radiation given, the extreme cases are the equator, where solar radiation is constant throughout the year. In contrast, the poles have few or none radiation in winter while more than 12 light hours in summer.

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