The temperature change in coastal regions from January to July is __________ the change in continental regions.
A)much larger than
B)much smaller than
C)slightly larger than
D)about the same as

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Coastal regions tend to have milder temperatures due to the moderating effect of the ocean, so the temperature change from winter to summer is typically smaller than in continental regions which are farther away from the coast and experience more extreme temperature fluctuations. Therefore, option B (much smaller than) is the best choice.

The Temperature Change in Coastal Regions from January to July