Here's why:
* Continental climates are characterized by large temperature variations between seasons, with hot summers and cold winters. This is because land heats up and cools down much faster than water.
* Moderating influences of large water bodies refer to the way oceans and large lakes regulate temperatures, preventing extreme fluctuations. Water has a higher heat capacity than land, meaning it takes more energy to raise its temperature.
* Inland locations are far from the moderating influence of large water bodies, leading to more extreme temperature differences.
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