WAEC - Geography (2023 - No. 20)
A smaller range of temperature is recorded along the coast than the continental interior on the same latitudes because of the
moderating influence of the sea
moderating influence of the sea
higher insolation inland
higher evaporation inland
Explicació
The moderating influence of the sea is the reason why a smaller range of temperature is recorded along the coast than the continental interior on the same latitudes. This is because water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, meaning it can absorb and release heat more slowly than land. This results in cooler summers and warmer winters along the coast, leading to a smaller temperature range.