Choose the correct statement(s) related to ‘continentality’.
a. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate.
b. As the distance from the sea increases, the people experience extreme weather conditions.
c. As one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. a and b.
The correct statements related to ‘continentality’ are:
a. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate. This is because bodies of water, such as oceans and seas, have a moderating effect on temperature, reducing temperature extremes in coastal areas.
b. As the distance from the sea increases, the people experience extreme weather conditions. This is due to the reduced moderating effect of the sea, leading to greater temperature variations in inland areas.
Statement c is related to altitude rather than continentality.