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A city located on the coast of North America has warmer winters and cooler summers than a city at the same elevation and latitude located near the center
of North America. Which statement best explains the difference between the cities climate?

1) Wind speeds are usually greater over land surfaces than over ocean surfaces.

2) Ocean surfers have a lower specific heat than land surfaces.

3) Ocean surfaces change temperature more slowly than land surfaces.

4) Warm, moist air rises when it meets cool, dry air.



Answer :

3, the land heats and cools faster than the ocean. This is why when the air rises over the ocean and goes inland, it's warmer

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