Why do cities nearer to a water body have relatively moderate weather conditions as compared to those away from water bodies?
Correct answer: A. Water has a high specific heat capacity so does not heat up or cool down easily.
- A. Water has a high specific heat capacity so does not heat up or cool down easily.
- B. Water reflects more light than buildings and land
- C. Water evaporates to give cloud cover
- D. Water extinguishes the Sun.
Explanation
The high heat capacity of water also explains why the temperatures of land near a body of water are more moderate. The high heat capacity of water keeps its temperature within a relatively narrow range, causing nearby coastal areas to also have a narrow daily and seasonal temperature range.
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