What happens to the latitudinal pattern of temperature because of land-water contrasts?

A. Isotherms shift less over land than water.
B. Warmest summer temperatures are on the ocean.
C. Coolest summer temperatures are on land.
D. Isotherms shift more over land than water.
E. Coolest winter temperatures are on the ocean.


Answer: D

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