2007-05-18 01:20:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Most of the solar radiation (light and heat) that hits the ocean is absorbed in the first few tens of meters of water. Waves and turbulence mix this heat downward quickly. The surface layer of the ocean is well mixed from the top to the bottom of that layer. The temperature of the surface waters (the mixed layer) varies mainly with latitude. The polar seas (high latitude) can be as cold as -2 degrees Celsius (28.4 degrees Fahrenheit) while the Persian Gulf (low latitude) can be as warm as 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The average temperature of the ocean surface waters is about 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
2007-05-18 03:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sea coast is hot when the sun evaporates the water this causes moisture to form in the air and it also rains a lot by most sea shores. this accrues mostly in the tropical areas of the world.
2007-05-18 12:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by wolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
during day time all the cooler air from the mainlands are rushing seawards,causing the mainlands to be humid or hot.at night time its the other way around,cooler air from the sea are rushing towards the mainland.
2007-05-18 13:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Weng 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is natural to be that way. Lots of sun on water what would u expect.
2007-05-18 12:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋