Why does Norfolk have a very “continental” temperature pattern compared to San Francisco

compared to San Francisco, Norfolk has a very continental temperature pattern. San Francisco has a Maritime climate ( air masses flow off the Pacific Ocean). Air flows off the North American continent which has a continental climate in Norfolk. Hope this helped you

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.

i'm sure the answer you are looking for would be

a. an ice age

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