The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons ? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct answer: 1 only. The annual range of temperature refers to the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures over the course of a year. This range is typically higher in the interior of continents compared to coastal areas due to specific climatic factors. Statement 1 is correct : Land heats and cools more rapidly than water due to its lower specific heat capacity. This leads to great- er temperature extremes in continental interiors. In contrast, coastal areas experience moderate temperatures year-round be- cause water’s higher specific heat allows it to absorb and release heat more slowly, stabilizing the climate. Statement 2 is incorrect : Altitude affects local temperature (higher altitudes are cooler), but it does not significantly influ- ence the annual temperature range between coastal and inte- rior regions. The question is about horizontal (coastal vs. interi- or) differences, not vertical (altitude) differences. Geography 347 Statement 3 is incorrect : While winds affect the local tempera- ture, strong winds do not have a direct relationship with the annual

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