Question

select the correct answer.
san francisco and wichita lie on the same latitude. san francisco has a moderate climate, while wichita has an extreme climate. what is the reason for this difference in climate?
map of united states with san francisco, ca having january has low of 46 degrees fahrenheit, july has high at 92 degrees fahrenheit and wichita, ks has january has low at 24 degrees fahrenheit, july has high at 74 degrees fahrenheit.
a. san francisco lies in a rain shadow region.
b. their proximity to the ocean is different.
c. sunrays fall on the cities at different angles.
d. their proximity to the mountains is different.

Explanation:

San Francisco is a coastal city, while Wichita is landlocked. Large bodies of water like oceans moderate temperatures (keeping winters warmer and summers cooler) due to high heat capacity, creating a milder climate. Inland areas lack this moderating effect, leading to more extreme temperature swings. The other options are incorrect: same latitude means sunray angles are identical; San Francisco is not in a rain shadow, and mountain proximity does not explain this specific temperature difference.

Answer:

B. Their proximity to the ocean is different.