Why do continental interiors show greater seasonal extremes of temperature than coastal regions?
A) Ocean currents can absorb extreme atmospheric temperatures.
B) Wind convection is greater on land.
C) Specific heat of land causes faster heating and cooling compared to ocean water.
D) Latent heat of land causes faster heating and cooling compared to ocean water.
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