Based on principles discussed earlier in the course, you know that the annual temperature range of places located in the interior of a continent is ________ those located along the coast at the same latitude.
A) greater than
B) less than
C) the same as

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Places located in the interior of a continent are further away from the moderating influence of the ocean, and therefore experience more extreme temperature changes between seasons. Along the coast, the ocean temperature helps regulate the temperature of the air, resulting in a smaller annual temperature range.

Based on Principles Discussed Earlier in the Course, You Know