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)

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

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

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

that St. Paul will be colder in the winter

Answer 1

Given the geographic locations and characteristics of Salem, Oregon, and St. Paul, Minnesota, you would expect:

that St. Paul will be colder in the winter.

This is because St. Paul is further inland and experiences more extreme continental climate variations, while Salem benefits from a more temperate maritime climate due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. This results in milder winters in Salem compared to St. Paul.