SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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Question
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Ocean surfaces change temperature more slowly than land surfaces (water is a moderator of temperature).
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Warm, moist air rises when it meets cool, dry air.
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Wind speeds are usually greater over land surfaces than over ocean surfaces.
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Ocean surfaces have a lower specific heat than land surfaces.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A city located on the coast of North America has warmer winters and cooler summers than a city at the same elevation and latitude located near the center of North America. Which statement best explains the difference between the cities’ climates? Ocean surfaces change temperature more slowly than land surfaces.
Detailed explanation-2: -Locations on the coast are moderated by the water, which means that they experience milder (warmer) winters and cooler summers than farther inland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Water has a higher heat capacity than soil and rock, so the ocean takes much longer to heat and to cool than the land. Coastal areas will generally have more moderate temperatures than inland areas because of the heat capacity of the ocean.
Detailed explanation-4: -Water heats and cools more slowly than landmasses. Therefore, the coastal regions will stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter, thus creating a more moderate climate with a narrower temperature range.