Question

Which of the following statements is true? A. Temperate grasslands are found on the coasts of the continents, where winters are warm B. During the day, land warms faster than the ocean because the specific heat is lower on land C. Thermal stratification in lakes results in seasonal turnover, but only in tropical lakes D. The windward side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range has plants that are adapted to arid conditions E. The January position of the ITCZ is located to the north of the July position of the ITCZ Reset Selection Mark for Review What's This?

Answer 1

Answer is Option B.

Water needs more heat energy to increase its temperature because of its higher specific heat capasity. Land surfaces warm faster than water because it has a lower heat capacity. So during day time land absorb more solar radiation and gets warmer quickly.