Utah’s distance from the sea or large body of water causes

Question

(1 point)

moderate summer and winter temperatures.
moderate summer and winter temperatures.

less moderate summer and winter temperatures.
less moderate summer and winter temperatures.

an arid climate due to the rain shadow.
an arid climate due to the rain shadow.

a humid climate on the western slopes of mountains.

Answer 1

Utah’s distance from the sea or large body of water causes less moderate summer and winter temperatures. This is due to the lack of maritime influence, which results in more extreme temperature variations compared to regions closer to large bodies of water.