Question

fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms. (5 pts)
we have been learning about how the temperature of the
__________________________ can impact the land. water takes
__________________________ to heat up and cool down than the land does. this
impacts the temperatures we feel nearby. typically, beaches are much
__________________________ than areas inland. with global warming, its no
surprise to learn that our planet and the oceans are getting
________________________. if the ____________ ice melts, we will at risk
for sea level rise.

Explanation:

The first blank is about a large body of water that affects land temperature, which is the ocean. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, so it takes longer to heat and cool. Beaches near water are cooler in summer (or warmer in winter) compared to inland. Global warming causes the planet and oceans to warm. Melting polar ice (like in Antarctica or Greenland) leads to sea - level rise.

Answer:

ocean; longer; cooler (or warmer depending on season context); warmer; polar