OCEANS AFFECTING CLIMATE

PRI, ERIC AND JUNGMIN

What is the Role of Oceans in Climate?

Oceans have the one of the most biggest affects on climate. Coastal areas have way different climate to inner land.

Oceans can absorb heat from the sun and store it for a long time. Land is heated and cooled quicker than the ocean When it is summer, the coast will get a cool breeze and when it is winter the coast will get a warm breeze.

Ocean affects climate

Whether the forecast calls for a dry spell, a balmy day, heavy snow, or a hurricane, the ocean has played a major role in it. Although the sun is the engine that drives all weather on Earth, the ocean and atmosphere steer the sun's energy along certain paths to produce both regional climates and individual weather phenomena. The ocean plays a crucial role in determining climate because of its ability to absorb, store, and transport heat from the sun. Ocean water also affects atmospheric temperature and circulation around the world. Furthermore, seawater is the source of most precipitation.

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