2006-11-07 04:59:38 · 4 answers · asked by nathalieleduffsmith 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
I live at the shore in NJ. We rarely get snow because the salt air turns the snow to rain.
2006-11-07 05:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by appletini7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The currents in an ocean/sea play a major effect. For example the Pacific has warm ocean currents towards Central America and California coastline and therefore the mild weather in these areas.
During the daytime the warm air (water vapor) from ocean rises and moves towards the land - heating the land.
During the nite the the warm air from the land moves over to the sea pushing the cooler air towards the land and therefore the land cools down at night.
2006-11-07 05:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by R1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water temperature cools/warms the air that passes over it, which affect the costal temps. In my area, Southern CA, it keeps them cool in the summer and mild in the winter.
2006-11-07 05:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, usually makes the bordering land about 5 degrees warmer than inland.
2006-11-07 05:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋