Question

1. describe the climate on the side of a mountain that is near water.

a. cooler temperatures
b. all of these
c. more humidity
d. higher chances of precipitation

Explanation:

• Cooler temperatures: Water has a high specific heat capacity. It absorbs a large amount of heat during the day without a significant rise in temperature and releases heat slowly at night. This moderates the temperature, making the area near water (and on the mountain side) cooler compared to inland areas without this moderating effect.
• More humidity: Bodies of water (like oceans, lakes) constantly evaporate water into the air. The air near the water (and thus on the mountain side near water) has a higher water - vapor content, leading to more humidity.
• Higher chances of precipitation: The moist (humid) air near the water (and on the mountain side) can rise (due to terrain - induced lifting as it meets the mountain). As the air rises, it cools, and the water vapor condenses. When the condensation nuclei and other conditions are met, this leads to a higher chance of precipitation (rain, snow etc.) compared to drier, inland areas.

Since all of the options A, C, and D are correct, option B (all of these) is the right choice.

Answer:

B. all of these