Question

City A is located along the shore of an ocean. City B is at the same latitude and altitude, but it is located about 124 miles (200 km) inland, away from any large bodies of water. Which of the following statements most likely describe these two cities? Check all that apply.

In the summer, the daytime temperature in City A is typically lower than the daytime temperature
in City B.

In the winter, the daytime temperature in City B is typically lower than the daytime temperature
in City A.

City A typically has both higher high temperatures and lower low temperatures than City B.

Answer 1

Select the first two statements only.

Reason: The ocean moderates temperature because water has a high heat capacity and warms/cools more slowly than land. That makes coastal City A cooler in summer (sea breezes, cooler water) and warmer in winter (ocean retains heat), so:
- Summer daytime: City A < City B (True).
- Winter daytime: City B < City A (True).

The third statement is false: City A does not have both higher highs and lower lows. Inland City B typically has higher summer highs and lower winter/nighttime lows (larger temperature range).