Some coastal regions of the world have cooler summers and warmer winters than inland regions at the same latitude. What accounts for this difference in climates?

Question

A.
Coastal areas receive more sunlight.
B.
Coastal areas are always flat.
C.
The ocean moderates air temperatures.
D.
Prevailing winds moderate the weather.

Answer 1

C. The ocean moderates air temperatures.

Coastal regions benefit from the ocean's ability to store and transfer heat, which helps to moderate temperatures. Water heats up and cools down more slowly than land, leading to cooler summers and warmer winters in coastal areas compared to inland regions at the same latitude.