Question 23
WeatherTemperatures of adjacent coastlands are reduced when on-shore winds blow over cold currents because the
- A.rainfall in such areas is susually heavy
- B.current influences the air pressure
- C.current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds
- D.temperature influences the speed of the wind
- E.current increases the total rainfall in such areas
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds)
Explanation
Winds are chilled as they cross the cold water and carry the coolness on shore.