continentality

Example:The central plains of North America experience a strong continental climate with significant continentality, leading to large seasonal temperature variations.

Definition:A type of climate characterized by large temperature differences between day and night, and between summer and winter. The effects of continentalality are most pronounced in areas far from the moderating influences of the ocean.

Example:The study of climatic features of temperate regions involves assessing the influence of continentality on temperature fluctuations.

Definition:Characteristics or manifestations of a particular climate, such as temperature, precipitation, and humidity.