Geography · Climatology
Which of the following statements best explains why isotherms bend when crossing from oceans to continents?
- 1The atmospheric pressure is uniform across both land and water surfaces.
- 2Isotherms only measure the temperature over ocean surfaces.
- 3Land and water have different differential heating and cooling properties.✓
- 4Land and water absorb and release heat at the exact same rate.
Correct answer
Land and water have different differential heating and cooling properties.
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