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It depends on where you are in the world in relation to the latitudes and also it depends on the type of ocean current that is off the coast. However, regardless of latitude and currents, the ocean acts as a large heat sink moderating the temperatures of coastal areas from the extremes that can be found in inland areas. The ocean changes temperatures much more slowly than the do landmasses, and as such, influences the overall temperatures, slowing the rate of change. This property of water is evident when contrasting the amount of energy required to heat water vs. air. In the kitchen, the energy expended to heat the amount of air in the oven to 200 degrees is significantly less than the energy required to boil a similar mass of water.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoCities along the Coastlines benefit from warming ocean currents--which moderate temperatures of coastal cities. Inland cities do not benefit from this temperature moderation, and thus have actual seasons! (Think San Francisco, which has maybe two actual seasons, versus Minneapolis!)
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∙ 15y agoWater has a large thermal capacity and the oceans therefore act to moderate temperature variations winter to summer. Ocean currents also have a big effect, like the Gulf Stream which keeps European waters ice free, even in high latitudes like Norway. Inland there is not this moderating effect and temperatures vary much more, colder in winter and hotter in summer.
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∙ 15y agobecause of the moderating effects of the ocean currents
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∙ 12y agobecause these are influenced by ocean current and monsoon climate.
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∙ 13y agoheat capacity of water
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Are coastal areas colder in inland in the northeast?
No. Coastal areas are generally warmer in the northeast than inland areas. Generally, the further inland you go, the colder it becomes in the winter.
Are coastal areas in northeast are colder than inland areas?
True
Which property of water explains why coastal area of land have more constant temperature than inland areas?
Heat Capacity
How does sea affect the climate of coastal areas?
Places near the sea or ocean are ussually cooler than places further inland.
Why do inland areas have more extreme temperatures ranges then coastal areas?
Inland areas have a greater temperature range because water has a high specific heat. Basically, coastal areas heat and cool slowly because it takes a long time for the water to heat up and cool down (due to it having such a large specific heat).
Are coastal areas in the northeast colder than inland areas?
No. Coastal areas are generally warmer in the northeast than inland areas. Generally, the further inland you go, the colder it becomes in the winter.
Are coastal areas colder in inland in the northeast?
No. Coastal areas are generally warmer in the northeast than inland areas. Generally, the further inland you go, the colder it becomes in the winter.
Are coastal areas in the northeast are colder than the inland areas?
answer: yes TRUE whoever ask super Heather and Jenet and Jade.
How does wind effect Coastal areas?
Wind can have a variety of effects on coastal areas, including erosion of coastal cliffs and dunes, creation of large waves and storm surges that can cause flooding and damage to infrastructure, and influencing weather patterns by bringing in moisture from the ocean. Wind can also impact maritime activities such as sailing and fishing.
Coastal areas warmer in winter than inland?
In the winter the sea is warmer than the land. Warm breezes from the sea move towards the land. Areas further from the sea hardly get these warm breezes, and therefore remain cold.
Are coastal areas in northeast are colder than inland areas?
True
Why nights are warmer in coastal regions?
Coastal regions tend to have higher levels of humidity, which can trap heat and prevent it from dissipating as easily as in inland areas. The presence of large bodies of water, like oceans, can also influence the temperature by moderating the climate and keeping temperatures relatively stable. Additionally, the ocean releases heat absorbed during the day, contributing to warmer nights along the coast compared to inland areas.
Do coastal areas get warmer at night?
nights are warmer in coastal areas because the water cools down more slowly than land. so the cool air from the land moves towards the sea which makes the nights in coastal areas warmer.
Is it wamer on the coast or inland in Antarctica?
All the coldest temperatures on Earth have been measured at inland stations. Yes, the coastal research stations are warmer than the inland stations.
Is the water in Spain warm?
Spain is a HUGE country so no, it is not warm all year. Southern Spain is much warmer than Northern Spain and the coastal areas are much warmer in winter than inland and the coastal areas are cooler in Summer. At night time in the winter temperature are anything but warm......however areas such as the Costa del Sol, Southern Spain truly do have many more warmer days than cooler ones.
Which property of water explains why coastal areas of land have a more constant temperature than inland areas?
Heat Capacity.
Are the coastal areas in the northeast colder than the inland areas?
answer: yes TRUE whoever ask super Heather and Jenet and Jade.
