Question

Along the East Coast of the U.S., temperatures are more extreme than along the West Coast. This is because _____. the East Coast receives it's wind and weather patterns from the ocean, while the West Coast receives them from land the West Coast receives it's wind and weather patterns from the ocean, while the East Coast receives them from land the East Coast is in different latitudes than the West Coast

Answer 1

The correct answer is: "the West Coast receives it's wind and weather patterns from the ocean, while the East Coast receives them from land"

Answer 2

Answer:

B) The West Coast receives it's wind and weather patterns from the ocean, while the East Coast receives them from land.

Explanation:

The West Coast is directly exposed to the Cold California current, which, despite the name, moderates the climate, and prevents it from being either too cold or too hot. It's an effect similar to the Humboldt Current in South America.

The East Coast on the other had, is parallel to the Gulf Stream, wich starts in the Gulf of Mexico, passes by Florida, traverses the Bermuda Island, and contuines its way upwards until the Iberian Peninsula. But its influence over the Eastern United States is low.

The East Coast is therefore more exposed to continental conditons, which tend to be more extreme. Besides, in winter, it receives some Artic Winds, not as much as the Great Lakes area, but enough to make temperatures drop below freezing for much of the season.