Chapter 7 - Marine and Continental Effects

The interior landmass, as previously states, will cool and heat much more rapidly then the ocean. This effect leads to a wider annual range of temperature for the landmass then that of the ocean. The more moderate temperature range (due to the longer cooling and warming periods) found in the ocean does influence the mainland landmasses. While all land cools and warms quicker then water, the mainland temperature is moderated by the water air temperature that moves from the ocean the land. This means that to locations on land, with the same latitude, can have vastly different temperatures. An example of this would be that of Winnipeg and Victoria, with Winnipeg being landlocked its temperature range is vast, while Victoria’s location surrounded by water allows for its temperatures to be of a more moderate range. This effect is known as the maritime effect.  The picture included is of the ocean (its back there!), and thus is of a more moderate temperature range then that of Edmonton.