Which factor primarily explains the difference in temperature patterns between fairbanks and nome?

radiative zone

explanation    

radiative zone is the layer of the sun which energy is transferred away from the core by radiation. although, the core is the only part of the sun that produces an appreciable amount of heat through fusion. in fact, 99% of the energy produced by the sun takes place within 24% of the sun's radius.

b. 20: 5

explanation:

20% of the worlds population lives in southwest asia, and less than 5% of the world's

land area.

the answer would be b).