Question

How does heat transfer between the atmosphere and the ocean affect regional climate?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Both the ocean and the atmosphere transport roughly equal amounts of heat from Earth's equatorial regions - which are intensely heated by the Sun - toward the icy poles, which receive relatively little solar radiation.

Answer 2

The ocean and atmosphere are constantly in a process of energy exchange (heat transfer) as the ocean bodies serves as heat trap which absorbs the larger portion of the Sun's radiation, which is distributed to surrounding areas as sunlight subsides, with the ocean water also losing moisture due to evaporation.

Areas very close to the ocean, topical regions experience the highest level of evaporation and they inturn experience the highest amount of Rainfall. Hence, dictating the regional climate of the tropics.

Ocean currents also play a major role in ensuring distribution of heat, precipitation and warmth between the equatorial and tropical regions, Hence, patching a sort of balance in regional distribution of heat and Rainfall.

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