What effect can an ocean have on the climate?
A. Rushing water from tides cools the land. (I don't think so)
B. Their is no influence on climate from an ocean.( definitely NOT)
C. Ocean winds can carry moisture with them and can bring rain and fog over inland areas.
D. Warm ocean air causes a dry climate.
Its either C or D!
Can I get some help narrowing it down
Does ocean water in the tropics cause dry air all over the world? What about the rain forests?
Aren't C and D mutually exclusive?
Think about D. If it is warm ocean air that seems to me it would have moisture in it and that tells me C looks right..
Thank you
Of course! Let's analyze the options to help you narrow it down.
Option A suggests that rushing water from tides cools the land. While it's true that bodies of water like oceans can have a cooling effect on nearby land areas, this option specifically mentions rushing water from tides, which is not as influential on climate as the other factors. So, we can eliminate option A.
Option B claims that there is no influence on climate from an ocean. However, this statement is incorrect as oceans play a significant role in shaping global climate patterns. So, we can also eliminate option B.
Now, let's consider options C and D. Option C states that ocean winds can carry moisture with them, bringing rain and fog over inland areas. This is indeed a potential effect of oceans on climate. Ocean winds can transport moisture inland, leading to precipitation in those areas.
Option D suggests that warm ocean air causes a dry climate. This statement is not accurate because warm ocean air usually contains moisture, which tends to result in a more humid climate rather than a dry one.
Given this information, we can conclude that option C, "Ocean winds can carry moisture with them and can bring rain and fog over inland areas," is the correct answer.