Figure 13.9 presents the annual temperature curves for two cities, A and B, that are located in North America at approximately 37°N latitude. On any date, both cities receive the same intensity and duration of solar radiation. One city is in the center of the continent, whereas the other is on the west coast. Refer to Figure 13.9 to complete the following.

Figure 13.9

Mean monthly temperatures for two North American cities located at approximately 37°N latitude.

1. Which city has the highest monthly mean temperature?

City:

2. Which city has the lowest monthly mean temperature?

City:

3. Which city has the greatest annual temperature range (difference between highest and lowest monthly mean temperatures)?

City:

4. Which city reaches its maximum monthly mean temperature at an earlier date?

City:

5. Which city maintains more uniform temperatures throughout the year?

City:

6. Which city is along the west coast, and which city is in the center of the continent, far from the influence of the ocean? Explain you answer.

West coast city:

Center continent city:

Explanation:

Answers to select from for Question 6.

___ West coast city:

___ Center continent city:

___ Explanation:

A.	City B
B.	City A
C.	Mid-continent locations often experience a greater annual temperature range and reach their maximum temperatures earlier than coastal locations because of the effect of water along the coast.
D.	Coastal locations often experience a greater annual temperature range and reach their maximum temperatures earlier than mid-continent locations because of the effect of water along the coast.

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