Effects of Lakes and Oceans on Climate Flashcards
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Q: How do nearby lakes and oceans affect local climates?
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A: They decrease seasonality by smoothing out temperature extremes and increase precipitation through evaporation
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Q: Why are coastal cities less extreme in temperature than inland cities?
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A: Water warms more slowly in summer and retains heat longer in winter, acting as a heat sink.
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Q: What is the greenhouse effect of water vapor?
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A: Evaporation from shallow seas increases water vapor, a potent greenhouse gas, raising global temperatures.
