How do ocean currents influence the climate of a place?
A) They transport heat over large distances, affecting the wind that blows over the land.
B) They bring cold water from the poles, reducing the temperatures along the coasts.
C) They draw out moisture from the wind, causing prolonged spells of dry weather.
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D) They bring stormy weather to the coasts that they flow along. ****
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The correct answer is A) They transport heat over large distances, affecting the wind that blows over the land.
To answer this question, we need to understand how ocean currents influence the climate of a place. One way to determine the correct answer is to analyze the function of ocean currents and their impact on the climate.
A) Ocean currents do transport heat over large distances, affecting the wind that blows over the land. This can impact the climate by moderating temperatures and influencing weather patterns. However, it is not the only factor in climate influence.
B) Ocean currents do bring cold water from the poles, but their influence on reducing temperatures along the coasts is localized rather than widespread. This cooling effect may only be observed in specific regions near where the ocean current meets the coast.
C) Ocean currents do not draw out moisture from the wind causing prolonged spells of dry weather. This statement is not accurate as the main factor determining dry weather is the presence or absence of moisture in the air, not ocean currents.
D) Ocean currents can bring stormy weather to the coasts they flow along. Since ocean currents can transport heat and energy, they can contribute to the formation of weather systems, such as storms, along coastlines. Therefore, this statement is correct.
Based on the explanations above, the correct answer is D) They bring stormy weather to the coasts that they flow along.