The average temperatures in Edinburgh and Moscow change throughout the year. But temperature changes are more extreme in Moscow than they are in Edinburgh. This is because the two cities have different climates.
These are three major factors that affect the climate of a particular location:
the location's latitude, or distance from the equator measured in degrees
the location's altitude, or height above sea level
the location's distance from the nearest ocean
The map below shows where Edinburgh and Moscow are located. Use the map to answer the question below.
Which factor is the most likely cause of the difference in climate between these two cities?
Answer (1)
Answer:The most likely factor causing the difference in climate between Edinburgh and Moscow is the location's distance from the nearest ocean.Moscow is located much farther inland compared to Edinburgh, which is closer to the ocean. The ocean has a moderating effect on temperature, preventing extreme fluctuations. As a result, Edinburgh experiences milder temperature changes due to its proximity to the ocean, while Moscow, being inland, experiences more extreme temperature changes throughout the year.
