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What is the impact of the ocean's specific heat capacity on the coastal areas?
What is the impact of the ocean's specific heat capacity on the coastal areas?
- Cooler summers and warmer winters close to the coast (correct)
- Consistent temperature throughout the year close to the coast
- Warmer summers and cooler winters close to the coast
- Extreme temperature variations close to the coast
How does the ocean behave in December at the same latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?
How does the ocean behave in December at the same latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?
- Serves as a heater due to its high specific heat capacity (correct)
- Has the same temperature as the land
- Cools down rapidly due to low specific heat capacity
- Acts as an air conditioner because of its specific heat capacity
What role does the land play during June in the Northern Hemisphere?
What role does the land play during June in the Northern Hemisphere?
- Warmer than the ocean due to specific heat capacity (correct)
- Cools down slowly as an air conditioner
- Acts as a heater due to low specific heat capacity
- Remains the same temperature as the ocean
How does the ocean impact cities near the coast in the summer?
How does the ocean impact cities near the coast in the summer?
Which area experiences cooler summers due to specific heat capacity?
Which area experiences cooler summers due to specific heat capacity?
Why do cities near the coast have warmer winters?
Why do cities near the coast have warmer winters?
What effect does distance from the ocean have on winter temperatures?
What effect does distance from the ocean have on winter temperatures?
How does the specific heat capacity of water influence summer temperatures near the coast?
How does the specific heat capacity of water influence summer temperatures near the coast?
What is the direction of the prevailing wind during the winter months (December to February) over the eastern coast of China?
What is the direction of the prevailing wind during the winter months (December to February) over the eastern coast of China?
Which type of air is brought by winds blowing from the poles towards the equator?
Which type of air is brought by winds blowing from the poles towards the equator?
What type of wind is associated with precipitation over the land?
What type of wind is associated with precipitation over the land?
During which months does the prevailing wind over the eastern coast of China tend to be southeasterly?
During which months does the prevailing wind over the eastern coast of China tend to be southeasterly?
What is the effect of prevailing winds on temperature?
What is the effect of prevailing winds on temperature?
What is the prevailing wind direction in a particular location over a long period of time?
What is the prevailing wind direction in a particular location over a long period of time?
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