Why does Wyoming experience cold average temperatures, whereas other states at that same latitude do not?

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2. Why does Wyoming experience cold average temperatures, whereas other states at that same latitude do not?

Consider the underlying causes of climate for this area when answering the question above.

Note: If you are not familiar with that location, you will have to look it up so that you can place it on the map provided.

Use the Mean Temperature Map (provided below) to answer the questions that
follow.
<0
0-3
3-7
7-10
10 - 14
14-18
18-21
Temperature (°F)
21-25
46-50
25-28
50-54
28-32
54-57
57-61
61-64
32-36
36-39
39-43
43-46
64-68
68-72
72-75
75-79
79-82
82-86
86-90
> 90
30-yr Normal Mean Temperature: Annual
Period: 1981-2010
Copyright (c) 2015, PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University
Transcribed Image Text:Use the Mean Temperature Map (provided below) to answer the questions that follow. <0 0-3 3-7 7-10 10 - 14 14-18 18-21 Temperature (°F) 21-25 46-50 25-28 50-54 28-32 54-57 57-61 61-64 32-36 36-39 39-43 43-46 64-68 68-72 72-75 75-79 79-82 82-86 86-90 > 90 30-yr Normal Mean Temperature: Annual Period: 1981-2010 Copyright (c) 2015, PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University
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