In what way can geographic position be considered a control of temperature? In what way can geographic position be considered a control of temperature? A location at a high altitude will experience the cool summers and mild winters compared to a location at a low altitude. A location where prevailing winds blow from the land into the ocean will experience the full moderating influence of the land (cool summers and mild winters) compared to an inland location at the same latitude. An inland location at the same latitude will experience the cool summers and mild winters compared to a location where prevailing winds blow from the ocean onto the shore. A location where prevailing winds blow from the ocean on to the shore will experience the full moderating influence of the ocean (cool summers and mild winters) compared to an inland location at the same latitude. A location at a low altitude will experience the cool summers and mild winters compared to a location at a high altitude.