Looking at global temperature distributions,it is seen that:
A)temperatures over land are colder than those over water at the same latitude in winter.
B)temperatures increase poleward.
C)the latitudinal temperature gradient is weakest in the hemisphere experiencing winter.
D)it is difficult to explain the behavior of isotherms over the continents.

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A) Temperatures over land are generally colder than those over water at the same latitude in winter because water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, meaning it takes longer to cool down and heat up. This results in milder winter temperatures over water bodies compared to adjacent land areas.

Looking at Global Temperature Distributions,it Is Seen That