Question

winds blowing inland from oceans tend to have greater moisture than winds blowing over land. how does the high moisture content affect the coastal area climate?
there are more smog - filled areas.
there are fewer hurricanes.
there is greater precipitation.
there is less condensation.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option A: Smog - filled areas are mainly related to air pollution (e.g., from industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust) rather than moisture content in winds.
• Option B: The number of hurricanes is influenced by factors like sea - surface temperatures, wind shear, etc., not directly by the moisture content of on - shore winds in a simple cause - effect way as described in the question.
• Option C: When winds with high moisture content (from the ocean) blow over coastal areas, as the air rises (due to terrain or other factors), the moisture condenses. According to the water cycle, more moisture in the air (from the ocean - blowing winds) leads to more condensation and thus greater precipitation.
• Option D: Higher moisture content in winds (from the ocean) would lead to more, not less, condensation (as explained in Option C).

Answer:

C. There is greater precipitation.