Salem, Oregon and St. Paul, Minnesota are both located at 45°N latitude. Salem is located near the Pacific; St. Paul is landlocked. Which of the following would you expect?(1 point)
Responses
that St. Paul will be cooler in the summer
that St. Paul will be cooler in the summer
that both will be the same temperature
that both will be the same temperature
that Salem will be colder in the winter
that Salem will be colder in the winter
that St. Paul will be colder in the winter
that St. Paul will be colder in the winter
That St. Paul will be cooler in the summer.
To determine the answer, we need to consider the climate patterns of each location. Salem, Oregon, being near the Pacific, will likely have a maritime climate influenced by the ocean, leading to mild summers and mild winters due to the moderating effect of the ocean waters. On the other hand, St. Paul, Minnesota, being landlocked, will have a continental climate with more extreme temperature variations.
Based on this information, we can conclude that St. Paul will be colder in the winter compared to Salem. So the correct answer would be:
- That St. Paul will be colder in the winter.