Cold ocean currents generally affect coastal climate by:
Correct answer: C. Cooling the coast and often causing dry, foggy conditions
- A. Raising sea levels permanently
- B. Warming the coast and increasing rainfall
- C. Cooling the coast and often causing dry, foggy conditions
- D. Causing heavy monsoon rains
Explanation
Cold currents chill adjacent coasts, stabilize the air and often produce dryness and sea fog.
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