Here's why:

* Latitude: Latitude significantly influences climate. Areas near the equator receive more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures, while areas near the poles receive less direct sunlight, leading to colder temperatures.

* Altitude: As altitude increases, temperatures decrease. This is due to the thinning of the atmosphere and the decreasing pressure.

* Mountains: Mountains can create rain shadows, where one side receives more rainfall than the other. They can also affect wind patterns and temperature.

* Distance from oceans: While oceans moderate temperatures, the distance from oceans doesn't inherently *control* climate. Proximity to large bodies of water does influence temperature fluctuations, but the size, depth, and currents of those bodies of water also play a significant role.

Therefore, while distance from oceans plays a role, it is not a primary climate control factor like the others.