Climate and Large Bodies of Water

What is one factor that affects the climate of an area?

• The size of the city

• The distance from the equator

• The presence of large bodies of water

• The type of vegetation

Which of the following is an example of a large body of water?

• A small lake

• The Gulf of Mexico

• A river

• A swimming pool

What is the specific heat of liquid water?

• Less than one joule per gram

• Exactly one joule per gram

• Around four joules per gram

• More than four joules per gram

Which heats up faster, land or water?

• Land

• Water

• They heat up at the same rate

• It depends on the location

Which location has a larger temperature range?

• Inland locations

• Coastal locations

• They have the same temperature range

• It depends on the season

What effect does being near a large body of water have on summer temperatures?

• It makes them hotter

• It makes them cooler

• It has no effect on summer temperatures

• It depends on the location

What effect does being near a large body of water have on winter temperatures?

• It makes them colder

• It makes them warmer

• It has no effect on winter temperatures

• It depends on the location

Which locations have a more mild climate?

• Inland locations

• Coastal locations

• They have the same climate

• It depends on the season

What is the temperature range for coastal locations?

• 92 degrees

• 73 degrees

• 85 degrees

• 4 degrees