Question text In terms of the molecular properties of water, why is the temperat
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In terms of the molecular properties of water, why is the temperature in San Francisco in the summer cooler then in Kansas City?
Select one:
The elevation of San Fransico is higher then Kansas City.
There is a greater rate of transpiration from plants in San Franciso, the air feels colder.
The Pacific Ocean is near San Francisco, the high heat capacity of water absorbs large amounts of heat.
Kansas City has more thermal hot springs which elevate the temperature.
The humidity in Kansas City is higher, water in the air absorbs heat which makes people feel more hot.
San Francisco, CA is almost due west of Kansas City, MO. The chart to the right (from weather.com) shows the average high temperatures for San Francisco (blue) and Kansas City (red).
Explanation / Answer
The fall and rise of temperature depends on the specific heat capacity, for example lands in summer gets hot due to lower specific heat capacity, but cool in winter. Hence, due to high heat capacity and wind direction the San Francisco hot in winter and cool in summer.
The correct option is: The Pacific Ocean is near San Francisco, the high heat capacity of water absorbs large amounts of heat.
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