How do ocean currents influence the climate of coastal regions
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Warm and cold ocean currents can affect the climate of coastal regions, but only when local winds blow in from the sea. Warm currents heat the air over the ocean and bring higher temperatures over land. Cold currents can lower air temperatures and can bring colder temperatures over land.
EFFECTS OF OCEAN CURRENTS ON CLIMATE OF COASTS
> cooling effects
> bring rainfall
> contribute to humidity
Ocean currents have effects on the adjacent coastal areas in that;
It contributes to the cooling effects at the coastal area hence the cool climate at the coasts
Cool breeze is due to ocean tides
Ocean tides bring rainfall by bringing rain bearing clouds towards to coast. Tides can also blow away rain bearing clouds
Ocean tides are responsible for the high humidity at the coast. The high amount of water vapour in the atmosphere is as a result of ocean tides