The ocean helps control the weather. Imagine the ocean is like a giant bathtub, and it can hold a lot of heat. When it gets warm, it sends that heat up into the air, which makes the wind move, and when the wind moves, it changes the weather in places far away. That's how the ocean helps decide whether you get sunny days or rainy ones.
Examples
- Warm ocean currents bring milder winters to Europe.
- Cold ocean water off Peru makes nearby lands dry and hot.
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See also
- Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Weather?
- How Do Glaciers Move?
- Why Do Oceans Glow in the Dark?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
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