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What is the impact of the ocean's specific heat capacity on the coastal areas?
Cooler summers and warmer winters close to the coast
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
What role does the land play during June in the Northern Hemisphere?
Warmer than the ocean due to specific heat capacity
How does the ocean impact cities near the coast in the summer?
Cools them down like an air conditioner
Which area experiences cooler summers due to specific heat capacity?
Inland area far from the ocean
Why do cities near the coast have warmer winters?
The ocean acts as a heater in winter
What effect does distance from the ocean have on winter temperatures?
Cities close to the coast have warmer winters
How does the specific heat capacity of water influence summer temperatures near the coast?
Warmer 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?
Northwesterly
Which type of air is brought by winds blowing from the poles towards the equator?
Cold and moist
What type of wind is associated with precipitation over the land?
Moist wind from the ocean
During which months does the prevailing wind over the eastern coast of China tend to be southeasterly?
June to August
What is the effect of prevailing winds on temperature?
Winds from the poles bring cold air
What is the prevailing wind direction in a particular location over a long period of time?
The most dominant wind direction
Explore the temperature differences between ocean and land in December and June at the same latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the impact of specific heat capacity on the temperature variations between these two surfaces.
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