Multiple choice

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason(s)?

  1. Thermal difference between land and water
  2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
  3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
  4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Explanation

The first statement is correct. One major factor affecting the distribution of the temperature of Earth is distribution of land and oceans. The moderating effect on temperature of the land due to proximity of the sea is called Maritime influence.

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