Q10.
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
A
Explanation
Land heats up and cools down faster than water. Areas in the interior of continents are far from the moderating influence of the sea, giving extremes of climate. Statement 2 is incorrect (altitude difference is not the reason), Statement 3 is incorrect (winds don't contribute enough), Statement 4 is wrong (coastal regions receive more rainfall).