When its molecules lose energy, water becomes solid, it becomes ice. At falling temperatures, the density of water is altered. Water is formed by atoms and molecules. Falling temperatures lead to changes in that compound, in its volume. While density increases because of lower temperatures, water´s atoms and molecules get more tightly packed together. Water freezes from the top down.
The coast of california on the western side of the state has a moist climate, while eastern side is a desert. it could cause the difference in: c. the west side is closer to the equator than the east.