How do you explain the variation in temperature from Austin, Texas, to

Thompson, Manitoba, Canada?
PLEASE HELP ME

Explanation:

While the two cities might be on almost the same longitude, Latitude is the main factor that affects the amount of solar radiation a place receives. This amount of solar radiation we're talking about in any particular place receives, is greatest at the Equator and lessens toward the poles.

Also, latitude is not the only factor that determines the temperature of a region. Other factors like,

Altitude,

Distance from the sea.

Humidity

Ocean currents etc.

Those are a few factors that affect temperature of a region.