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Since los angeles and phoenix are at the same latitude the intensity of insolation (amount of heat from the sun) at both locations is the same... if thats true, then explain the difference in the temperature curves for the two cities

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Answer:

As the Los Angeles is on the ocean, has a cooling effect from the winds.  Phoenix located in a valley and is at a higher elevation than LA.

Explanation:

  • It's Due to the temperature of the Los Angeles is close to the proximity with that of the ocean that moderates the temperature of the city and is the phoenix being away for the ocean get only abadiatic winds that keep this area warm and Los Angeles being closer to the ocean and thus the water takes more energy to cool and so when the warm air over the LA rises and the cool air goes to replace the climate.
  • Thus the Los Angeles has temperatures of the 20°C in the day time and the temperature remains cool and calm whereas that of the phoenix remains hot and dry as the annual remains around mid '30s.

Los Angeles has cool and calm temperature as compared to phoenix, as Los Angeles and phoenix have 20 °C and 30 °C temperature respectively.

What is the climate of Los Angeles and phoenix?

Los Angeles has Mediterranean climate i.e.  mild-to-hot throughout the year while phoenix has  desert type climate with low rainfall annually and low humidity.

The Los Angeles is near the ocean, and is cool from the winds. Phoenix is at higher elevation as compared to LA and is located in a valley. The temperature of LA is cool as compared to Phoenix because it is near to oceans and the hot wind get replaced by the cold winds while Phoenix only get  abadiatic winds.

Therefore, the above statement aptly describes the climate of  Los Angeles and phoenix.

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