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  • Continental Climate: Definition, Characteristics & Examples
    The term that describes an inland climate that is remote from the moderating influence of large water bodies is continental climate.

    Here's why:

    * Continental climates are characterized by large temperature swings between seasons, hot summers, and cold winters. This is because land heats up and cools down much faster than water.

    * Large water bodies like oceans and lakes have a moderating effect on temperature, leading to smaller temperature swings and milder climates.

    So, inland areas far from the moderating influence of large water bodies experience a continental climate with its distinct extremes in temperature.

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