The cities of portland, oregon, and minneapolis, minnesota, are at about the same latitude, but minneapolis has much hotter summers and much colder winters than portland. why? a) they are not at the same exact latitude. b) the ocean near portland moderates the temperature. c) fresh water is more likely to freeze than salt water. d) minneapolis is much windier, due to its location in the middle of north america

The ocean near Portland moderates the temperature.

Explanation:

The environment of any particular area is determined by the physical conditions like temperature, pressure, the location of water bodies and vegetation near the area.

Minneapolis shows the extreme climate conditions with hot summer and extreme winters because Minneapolis is located quite far away from the ocean whereas the area that are located near the oceans and beaches have moderate climate like Portland.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

ANSWER IS B  The ocean near Portland moderates the temperature.

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