How do large areas of land generally affect temperature variations?

Large areas of land generally lead to significant temperature variations due to their heat absorption and release characteristics. Land heats up and cools down faster than water, which means that in large areas of land, daytime temperatures can rise significantly while nighttime temperatures can drop sharply. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in regions where there is minimal vegetation or moisture, as these surfaces tend to retain heat less effectively compared to water bodies.

In contrast to areas with significant bodies of water, which act as thermal buffers and can moderate temperature fluctuations, large expanses of land are more prone to extreme temperature changes. Thus, in climates dominated by land masses, we often observe this pronounced variability between day and night and between seasons, reinforcing the idea that large areas of land amplify temperature differences rather than dampening them.