Question

Oceans take a long time to get heated or cooled. Which of these is an example of how the capacity of the ocean to absorb and store heat for a long time influences the climate in coastal regions of Florida?

They are drier than expected in winter.
They are drier than expected in summer.
They are warmer than expected in winter.
They are warmer than expected in summer.

Answer 1

C is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is They are warmer than expected in winter.

Step-by-step explanation:

During summer, ocean water absorbs a huge amount of heat and store it for a long time. During winter, ocean water already has the heat stored, and it takes months to lose it. Therefore, the ocean temperature drops more slowly than the land temperature during winter. For this reason, the climate in coastal regions of Florida is warmer than expected in winter.