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The heat capacity of ocean water is about four times that of air. The ocean's heat capacity is also much greater than that of land. Therefore, it takes a lot of energy to warm the oceans, but not as much to warm the land. So when the air temperature is warm, it warms the land surface rapidly. The ocean takes much longer to warm, but it holds heat longer. Generally, in summer the land is warmer than the ocean, and in winter the ocean is warmer than the land.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe oceans (and to a lesser extent, lakes) have a moderating effect on climate because water can absorb excess heat and does not lose heat as rapidly as land surfaces. So in the winter, open seas will provide heat to coastal land areas.
They can, however, add moisture as well, which in some areas could increase cloud cover and precipitation, and potentially lower temperatures as well.
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∙ 14y agoThe ocean is just above freezing so that would be like -1 or 1.
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∙ 14y agoUsually warmer because of breezes off the water.
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∙ 14y agoit is because there is poo in the sea
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Which is warmer in winter Argentina or Porto Algere?
Porto Alegre is warmer than most parts in Argentina during winter
Why is coneyisland always warmer in the winter than Fort Greene?
because th water in the ocean in coney island gets much warmer in the winter then summer
What is heavier in warmer weather than in winter?
traffic
Why is Seattle warmer than Chicago in January but cooler in July?
because Chicago is not surrounded by ocean which makes it colder in winter and warmer in summer
What are some physical characteristics of the Arctic?
White in the winter, grayish in the warmer months.
Which is warmer in winter Argentina or Porto Algere?
Porto Alegre is warmer than most parts in Argentina during winter
What are the warmer states in winter i?
One is Arizona. It is usually 60 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer!
What does a dolphin do when its winter?
They swim to warmer waters.
Why is it warmer in the west of Britain in the winter?
because it is
Why its warmer in winter by the coast than in land?
The sea has a constant temperature and as a result keeps the temperatures on the coast more constant. it is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Why is coneyisland always warmer in the winter than Fort Greene?
because th water in the ocean in coney island gets much warmer in the winter then summer
Where do kingfishers go in winter?
well, when it is winter they migrate to warmer places to feel warm.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in winter?
warmer than England in the winter but it can get very cold
What is Norways weather?
Cold in winter and warmer in the summer
What is heavier in warmer weather than in winter?
traffic
Does it feel warmer in winter when the sun is out?
Not always but it helps
How does of the Coastline of the Northeast change from Maine to New Jersey?
The northeast coastline from Maine to New Jersey begins to get smoother the further south it goes. The coastline along Maine is mostly very rocky. The coastline of New Jersey is more sandy.
