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Oceans Affect Weather & Climate

The ____________ plays a major role in regulating the weather and climate of the planet. ocean. Understanding the influence of ocean conditions on the Earth’s climate and monitoring changes in ocean conditions are key to predicting _____________. climate change. Some of the best weather in the world is found in areas with a temperate or _______ climate. mild. Ocean water and currents affect ______ because it takes far more energy to change the temperature of water than land or air, water warms up and cools off much more slowly than either. climate. harsh. Coastal climates, which are insulated by nearby water are generally _______. mild. Where can you find a more harsh climate? inland. Where can you find a more mild climate? on the coast. Is the climate warmer near the ocean or inland? near the ocean. ocean. The ocean does an excellent job of absorbing excess _______ from the atmosphere. heat. Sea breeze takes place during the _____. day. Land breeze takes place during the _____. night. A sea breeze is when the sea is ____ and the land is ______. cool, warm. A land breeze is when the land is ____ and the sea is ______. cool, warm. The closer you are to the equator, the ______ the climate and temperatures. warmer. The air temperatures in Town 1 tend to be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than the air temperatures in Town 2. Which statement best explains the differences in climate between the two towns? Town 1 receives more rainfall than Town 2.. Which best describes why cities near oceans are often warmer in the winter than cities far from the ocean at the same latitude? Oceans cool more slowly than land.. Which best explains why the air moves in the direction shown in the diagram?Hint: Decide if this is a land breeze or a sea breeze. The land is warmer than the ocean water.

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