Question

Which of these is an example of how the ocean plays an important role in climate change?

The warm Gulf Stream helps maintain moderate temperature in coastal regions in southern Florida.

Aquatic animals produce carbon dioxide during respiration which causes warming of ocean waters.

Aquatic plants release oxygen during photosynthesis which helps keep the climate cool in coastal Florida.

During day time water vapor escapes from the ocean’s surface and reduces the effect of warming due to greenhouse gases.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is- The warm Gulf Stream helps maintain moderate temperature in coastal regions in southern Florida.

Gulf Stream is known as one of the strongest ocean currents in world, which is driven by differences in the density of water and patterns of surface wind.

Ocean currents play a significant role in climate change.

For instance, Gulf Stream brings warm water, which produces heating effect in the overlying air. Without the Gulf Stream, coastal regions in southern Florida would be colder ( primarily due to the cold winds from Arctic region) than they are.

Answer 2

According to the options represented above, I would say that there is more than one possible answers. I concider these two to be correct : During day time water vapor escapes from the ocean’s surface and reduces the effect of warming due to greenhouse gases. and The warm Gulf Stream helps maintain moderate temperature in coastal regions in southern Florida. But if you have to choose only one, the best would be D.