Question

Which best describes one way a large body of water such as an ocean influences climate? A. Rushing water from tides cools the land. B. There is no influence on climate from an ocean. C. Cool ocean air causes a cool climate. D. Warm ocean air causes a dry climate.

Answer 1

The correct option is C.

An ocean is a very important abiotic factor in any environment and it have impacts on the climate of the environments where it is found. The ocean currents are driven by the global wind system, which is powered by the energy of the sun. These currents transfer heat to the polar regions from the tropics and brings about the cooling of their environment, thus giving rise to cool climate.

Answer 2

"C. Cool ocean air causes a cool climate". This is especially true near the coastlines of the major oceans, which benefit from moist, cool breezes.