Question

the water contained in earths oceans has the ability to absorb, hold, and circulate large amounts of heat. which of the following is true about the relationship between the oceans and the earths climate?
a. the oceans have an effect only on the climate of regions within five miles of the coast.

b. the oceans do not have any affect on earths climate.

c. the oceans cause the climate of every region on earth to be exactly the same.

d. the oceans have a major effect on climate around the globe.

Explanation:

• Option A: Oceans impact climate beyond coastal regions (e.g., ocean currents affect inland climates), so A is false.
• Option B: Oceans absorb, hold, and circulate heat, which means they do affect climate, so B is false.
• Option C: Earth has diverse climates (e.g., tropical, polar), so oceans can't make all regions' climates identical, C is false.
• Option D: Oceans' heat - absorbing, - holding, and - circulating abilities mean they influence global climate (e.g., ocean currents, heat distribution), so D is true.

Answer:

D. The oceans have a major effect on climate around the globe.