Oceans Affect Weather & Climate

The ____________ plays a major role in regulating the weather and climate of the planet.

• weather
• climate
• ocean
• movement

Understanding the influence of ocean conditions on the Earth’s climate and monitoring changes in ocean conditions are key to predicting _____________.

• climate change
• daily weather
• summer climate
• mountains

Some of the best weather in the world is found in areas with a temperate or _______ climate.

• harsh
• mild

Ocean water and currents affect ______ because it takes far more energy to change the temperature of water than land or air, water warms up and cools off much more slowly than either.

• climate
• mountains
• plate tectonics
• land

 The more inland (away from the ocean and coast) climates are subject to more extreme or _______ temperatures.

• mild
• harsh

Coastal climates, which are insulated by nearby water are generally _______.

• mild
• harsh

Where can you find a more harsh climate?

• inland
• on the coast

Where can you find a more mild climate?

• inland
• on the coast

Is the climate warmer near the ocean or inland?

• inland
• near the ocean

The _______ plays a starring role in whatever happens with the environment. One big part of its role is to soak up energy (heat) and distribute it more evenly around the Earth.

• ocean
• climate
• heat
• weather