Question

Which of these statements best explains why winters are warmer than expected in coastal regions of Florida?

a. They are located on the equator which gets heated up easily.
b. They have clouds which help to trap the heat in the atmosphere.
c. They are warmed by the ocean which absorbs and stores heat for a long time.
d. They receive more sunlight than inland regions because the ocean reflects heat.

Answer 1

Coastal regions are warmer than  inland regions.

Coastal areas have wetter climates because wind blowing from the sea is wetter than that blowing from land. In winter, bodies of water are still cooling down, so they are putting off heat, warming coastal areas.

The corerct answer is:

c. They are warmed by the ocean which absorbs and stores heat for a long time.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation: