What is the difference in temperature between land and water surfaces?

Answer 1

As I've learnt, in summer the ocean will absorb heat slower than the land, so the ocean and coastal area will hv a relatively cooler temperature compare with the inland area. However in winter, it will be slightly different. In winter, the land release the temperature rapidly, so the temperature drops. And meanwhile the ocean release heat in a very slow speed, so the ocean stays warm, so the warmer the temperature in the coastal area compare with the inland areas.

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Answer 2

Oceans have a noticeable effect on the temperature of nearby landmasses. Water heats up and cools down more slowly than the land does. This property tends to make the temperatures of coastal areas more moderate. In summer, coastal waters warm slowly, keeping temperatures cool over the water and nearby land. In winter, coastal waters cool very slowly and air temperatures stay relatively mild. By contrast, land far from oceans heats up and cools down quickly. So inland areas usually have hot summers and cold winters.

Hope that helped :) I got it straight from my Science textbook.

Answer 3

It varies, depending upon the relative humidity of the air above the surfaces.

Answer 4

Land surfaces warm faster and cool faster

Answer 5

No, just took a test with this question.