Question

Salem, Oregon and St. Paul, Minnesota are both located at 45°N
latitude. Salem is located near the Pacific; St. Paul is landlocked. Which of the following would you expect?(1 point)
Responses

that Salem will be colder in the winter
that Salem will be colder in the winter

that St. Paul will be colder in the winter
that St. Paul will be colder in the winter

that both will be the same temperature
that both will be the same temperature

that St. Paul will be cooler in the summer
that St. Paul will be cooler in the summer
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Answer 1

That St. Paul will be colder in the winter.

Reason: The Pacific moderates Salem’s temperatures (high heat capacity), giving milder winters. Landlocked St. Paul has a continental climate with larger seasonal extremes, so colder winters (and hotter summers).