In the northern hemisphere, isotherms tend to shift farther _______ over continents than over oceans during the winter.
A)north
B)south
C)east
D)west

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Continental land masses in the northern hemisphere generally experience more extreme temperature changes than oceans due to differences in heat capacity and the reflective properties of surfaces. As a result, in winter, the isotherms (lines of equal temperature) shift farther south over continents than over oceans.

In the Northern Hemisphere, Isotherms Tend to Shift Farther _______