Question

The oceans are important because _________________.

• A. They are storehouse of water vapours
• B. Water is available for agriculture
• C. They moderate the climate of coastal regions
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

They moderate the climate of coastal regions

The oceans absorb heat near the equator and then transport that solar energy to polar regions. The oceans also moderate the climate within a region. Along with coastal areas, summer temperatures are not as hot, and winter temperatures are not as cold, because water takes a long time to heat up or cool down.