The difference in monthly average temperatures for two locations located at the same latitude could be explained by
A) the maritime versus continental effect.
B) temporal lag.
C) season and length of day.
D) differences in amount of incoming solar radiation.
E) none of these.

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The maritime versus continental effect explains differences in monthly average temperatures for two locations at the same latitude because locations near the ocean (maritime) generally have more moderate temperatures than those further inland (continental), due to the ocean's ability to store and release heat more slowly than land.

The Difference in Monthly Average Temperatures for Two Locations Located