Question

Based on principles discussed earlier in the course, you know that the annual temperature range of places located in the interior of a continent is ________ those located along the coast at the same latitude.
A) greater than
B) less than
C) the same as

Answer 1

Answer: A) greater than

Explanation:

Continental climates usually have a greater annual variation in temperature than coastal regions, meaning hot summers followed by cold winters. This happens because winds that blow overland prevail

in inland areas, and the temperatures are not decreased by nearby bodies of water. Coastal areas have a smaller range of temperature than continental land because of the ocean´s heat capacity.