WAEC Geography 2023 Question 33

Question 33

Weather

A smaller range of temperature is recorded along the coast than the continental interior on the same latitudes because of the

  1. A.higher insolation inland.
  2. B.higher evaporation inland.
  3. C.moderating influence of the sea.
  4. D.thicker vegetation on the coast.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (moderating influence of the sea.)

Explanation

The sea warms and cools slowly, keeping coastal temperatures even.