Q: The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
- Thermal difference between land and water
- Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
- Presence of strong winds in the interior
- Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: Option (a)
- Land heats up and cool down very fast as compared to the water. Areas in the interior of India are far away from the moderating influence of the sea. Such areas have extremes of climate.
- Statement 2 is wrong as there may or may not be much difference between the altitudes of land and ocean.
- Statement 3 is wrong as winds do not contribute enough to the variations in temperature.
- Statement 4 is wrong as coastal region receive more rainfall.
- Hence, option (a) is correct.
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