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Two cities with a mountain range nestled between them are at the same latitude. One city is located on the coast. Why do they have different climates? (You may use a map)

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Answer:

The coast is a climate on its own.

Step-by-step explanation:

If there is a comparison between a location with a coast near it, there will always be a climate difference. If the coast happens to be thee Pacific Coast, it is typically colder and more wet due to a lot more rain than more inland cities, but since the Pacific Ocean is colder than the Atlantic, it is not as muggy and humid as the East Coast.

If the coastal town is on the Atlantic Ocean Coastline, it will be more humid, where the air feels heavy and it will be hotter in general due to the heat from the Atlantic Ocean.

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