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Water has a much higher specific heat (what's that?) than Earth (as in rocks or sand). Therefore, the ocean acts as a buffer (the land gets colder and hotter).
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How is earths climate affected by major volcanic eruptions?
The ashes that the volcano produces filters the sunlight of the sun. The lava in certain spots of the underground helps to regulate the heat of the earth and the ocean's temperature.
Which technology best monitors temperature changes in the earths ocean?
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How does water temperature differences create deep water currents?
Deep-ocean currents are affected by wind, temperature and earths rotation.
Which nutrient helps regulate temperature?
Water is the nutrient that helps regulate temperature.
What is the earths youngest ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean.
Where is most of the earths water?
the ocean
How does the high concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect Our environment?
For one, it contributes to Ocean acidification.
How does temperature of earths crust compare to the temperature of earths interior?
it depends on the deepth
Which is the earths northmost ocean?
The Earth's northmost ocean is the Acrtic ocean.
Earths air temperature vary greatly during the day while its ocean temperature varies only slightly?
The atmosphere has lower heat capacity
Are all the tempurters at all points along the earths equator the same wy or why not?
No; temperature is affected by other factors such as elevation and proximity to an ocean.
Where is earths water?
In the Ocean.
