20. The distance from the coast.pptx

The distance from the coast Specific Heat Capacity Differences Between Ocean and Land In December at the same latitude, the temperature of the ocean is higher than that of the land in the Northern Hemisphere. In June, at the same latitude, the temperature of the ocean is lower than that of the land...

The distance from the coast Specific Heat Capacity Differences Between Ocean and Land In December at the same latitude, the temperature of the ocean is higher than that of the land in the Northern Hemisphere. In June, at the same latitude, the temperature of the ocean is lower than that of the land in the Northern Hemisphere. ↓ The ocean(water) has a relatively high specific heat capacity. It's a measure of a material's ability to absorb heat energy. In December (Northern Hemisphere in Winter) The ocean(water) higher specific heat capacity; Cools down slowly; Act as a heater Coastal area(land) lower specific heat capacity; Warmer winter (Close to the ocean) Inland area(land) lower specific heat capacity; Cooler winter (Away from the ocean) In June (Northern Hemisphere in Summer) The ocean(water) higher specific heat capacity; Heats up slowly; Act as an air conditioner Coastal area(land) lower specific heat capacity; Cooler summer (Close to the ocean) Inland area(land) lower specific heat capacity; warmer summer (Away from the ocean) How does the difference in distance from the ocean affect the climate? The ocean has a relatively high specific heat capacity, which means it slowly absorbs and releases heat. In summer, the ocean acts as an air conditioner, cooling the cities near the coast. In winter, the ocean acts as a heater, warming up the cities near the coast. This is why areas further inland from the coast tend to have hotter summers and colder winters with a larger range of temperatures compared to coastal areas at the same latitude. Guangzhou Wuhan