Which statement best reflects global temperatures with respect to San Francisco, California and Norfolk, Virginia, two cities that lie along the same latitude?
A) San Francisco is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
B) Norfolk is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
C) San Francisco and Norfolk have nearly identical temperatures all season long.
D) San Francisco is cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer.

Question

Which statement best reflects global temperatures with respect to San Francisco, California and  Norfolk, Virginia, two cities that lie along the same latitude?
A) San Francisco is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
B) Norfolk is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
C) San Francisco and Norfolk have nearly identical temperatures all season long.
D) San Francisco is cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

San Francisco experiences a maritime climate due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, leading to milder winters and cooler summers compared to Norfolk, which has a more continental climate with greater temperature extremes.

Which Statement Best Reflects Global Temperatures with Respect to San