The annual temperature range within the continents is higher than that of the coastal areas. What is the reason(s) for this? 1. Thermal difference between land and water. 2. Difference in altitude between continents and oceans. 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior. 4. Heavy rainfall in the interiors than in the coasts.

• A. only 1
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 2 and 3
• D. all these