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Explain including specific heat in your response, why the average Long Island ocean water temperature in May (52F) is cooler than the average water temperature in August (70F).

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Answer:70-52 is the answer

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Two options: you’re in the southern hemisphere so it’s warmer during winter then in summer for us, or because of the changing year the water current bring hot water than cold water
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