Bodies of Water Affect Land

Chris walked on the beach at 1:00 PM and at 10:00 PM on the same day. While walking at 1:00 PM, he kept his shoes on because the sand was extremely hot. At 10:00 PM, Jason walked on the beach without his shoes because the sand was very cool. Why was the sand hot at 1:00 PM, but cool at 10:00 PM?

• Sand has the physical property of retaining and releasing heat quickly.

• Sand has the physical property of retaining and releasing heat slowly.

• the ocean has the physical property of retaining and releasing heat quickly.

Using the map, which cities in the United States is located near the warmest ocean temperatures

• City 1

• City 2

• City 3

• City 4

Using the map, which cities in the United States is located near the cool ocean temperatures

• City 1

• City 2

• City 3

• City 4

Crystal made some hot chocolate and a grilled cheese sandwich at the same time. Before enjoying them, she thought it would be a good idea for both to cool for 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes, her grilled cheese sandwich was slightly warm, but her hot chocolate was still too hot to drink. Why did the hot chocolate remain at a higher temperature than the sandwich after three minutes?

• Water creates heat and cheese doesn't.

• Water has the physical property of containing heat energy and releasing it very quickly.

• Water has the physical property of containing heat energy and releasing it very slowly.

In the winter, why is Virginia's coastal area warmer than the central and western areas of the state?

• It snows more along the coast.

• Ocean water holds heat longer than land and keeps coastal areas warmer.

• Ocean water loses heat very rapidly and the heat spreads to the coastal areas.

Using the map, label the region in Virginia with the 'coldest' temperature range

• A

• B & C

• A & C

Using the map, label the region in Virginia with the 'warmest' temperature ranges

• A

• B

• C

• B & C

• A & C

Which Virginia city is least likely to experience a winter snowstorm?

• Hampton

• Roanoke

• Charlottesville

• Richmond

Which surface heats more slowly?

• Ocean

• Sand

• Rocks

• Metal

Which material will heat up/ cool down the slowest?

• Granite

• Copper

• Water

• Lead

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