Video:How Ocean Currents Affect Global Climates 2. Large Body of water/Ocean Currents

Ocean current move in large circular systems Ocean currents affect _____________and _____________ of an area. Warm ocean currents make surrounding areas – Cool ocean currents make surrounding areas- Warm Ocean Current Cool Ocean Current Cooler and Drier Warmer and Rainy temperature precipitation warmer and more precipitation cooler and less precipitation

Water can hold onto energy for a long period of time. Thus transferring energy to colder latitudes making them milder. (like Ireland) Video Gulf Stream Effect If the Gulf Stream current stops flowing or slowed down, would it affect the climate? Watch the effect it would have on the climate.

Coastal cities are cooler do to the cold California Ocean Current Inland cities are warmer Large Body of water/Ocean Currents vs Inland Temperatures are taken in the summer Average the coastal city temperatures = 64 degrees Predict the inland temperatures on the same day! (warmer, colder, or the same) Average the inland city temperatures = 90 degrees Predict the coastal vs inland temperatures on the same day in the winter! Coastal cities would be warmer due to the ocean and current.

According to the climates graphs below, what is the difference between precipitation and temperature of the two cities with similar latitudes? Why? Surrounded by ocean more precipitation, warmer winter and cooler summers (milder) Surrounded by land less precipitation, warmer summer and colder winter (more extreme) Same latitude Ocean Currents and Climate Video HgoANl_97kM HgoANl_97kM

City B is closer to a large body of water. Its temperature line is flatter (moderated). moderates Cities A & B are located at the same latitude. Cooler Warmer How does closeness to a large body of water affect climate? Water __________ the temperature: _______ summers _______ winters Why do city’s A and B have different average monthly temperatures?