Question

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hoquiam, washington and bismarck, north dakota are cities in the united states. they are at the same latitude (about 47°n). their locations are indicated on the map in figure 1.
analyze the climate data of the two cities shown in figure 2.
select the correct statement(s).
bismarck, north dakota has less temperature changes throughout the year. it has a more moderate climate. this is because it is in a mid - continental region.
bismarck, north dakota has higher high temperatures. it has lower low temperatures. this is because it is in a mid - continental region and not affected by the ocean.
hoquiam, washington receives more precipitation. it has a wetter climate. this is because it is located near the ocean.
both cities have similar temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to similar climates. this is because they are located at the same latitude.
hoquiam, washington has less temperature changes throughout the year. it has a more moderate climate. this is because its proximity to the ocean moderates the temperature.

Explanation:

• For the statement about Bismarck, North Dakota: Mid - continental regions (far from the ocean) have larger temperature ranges. Bismarck has higher high temperatures (due to less cloud cover and oceanic moderating effects in summer) and lower low temperatures (more heat loss in winter as there is no ocean to moderate).
• For the statement about Hoquiam, Washington: Oceans provide moisture. Coastal cities like Hoquiam receive more precipitation as the ocean is a source of water vapor. Also, the ocean moderates the temperature, leading to less temperature change throughout the year.
• The first statement about Bismarck is incorrect as mid - continental regions have more temperature change. The fourth statement is incorrect as same latitude does not mean same climate (oceanic vs continental influence).

Answer:

Bismarck, North Dakota has higher high temperatures. It has lower low temperatures. This is because it is in a mid - continental region and not affected by the ocean.

Hoquiam, Washington receives more precipitation. It has a wetter climate. This is because it is located near the ocean.

Hoquiam, Washington has less temperature changes throughout the year. It has a more moderate climate. This is because its proximity to the ocean moderates the temperature.