There are greater temperature extremes in North Dakota than in the state of Washington because
A)North Dakota is farther north than Washington.
B)North Dakota is more mountainous than Washington.
C)there is no ocean near North Dakota.
D)the dry adiabatic lapse rate is greater in North Dakota.

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Since North Dakota is a landlocked state and does not have a body of water nearby, it is not moderated by the ocean's influence. As a result, the temperature extremes in North Dakota can be more severe than in Washington, which has coastal regions that are moderated by the ocean.

There Are Greater Temperature Extremes in North Dakota Than in the State