Question

a student compares the climate of two towns located on the same latitude. one town is located near the ocean and the second town is inland. which environmental difference will most likely be observed with increasing distance from the ocean?
a. the number of daylight hours increases
b. the intensity of sunlight on the ground is greater
c. the summer and winter seasons become more extreme
d. the summer and winter seasons become milder

Explanation:

Large - bodies of water like the ocean have a moderating effect on climate. Water has a high specific - heat capacity, which means it can absorb and store a large amount of heat energy. Coastal areas tend to have more mild climates as the ocean helps regulate temperature. Inland areas, farther from the ocean's moderating influence, experience more extreme summer and winter temperatures. Daylight hours and sunlight intensity are mainly determined by latitude and time of year, not distance from the ocean.

Answer:

C. the summer and winter seasons become more extreme