Question

Why is there a difference in the climates of regions close to the oceans and regions far away from the oceans?

Answer 1

1. The regions close to the oceans contain more water vapour which is formed due to the heating of ocean water.
2. This water vapour gets mixed with air and holds the heat in it for a longer time. Hence, the air in coastal regions is moist and warm.
3. Humid air leads to less amount of difference in the day and night temperature and therefore the regions close to the oceans have an equable climate.
4. The regions far away from the oceans, contain extremely less amount of water vapour. As a result, the air remains dry.
5. Dry air leads to a sharp difference in the day and night temperature, and therefore the regions far away from the oceans have an extreme climate.
6. Hence, the climate is equable in coastal regions, while it is extreme in the continental regions.