Question

Why are the oceans comparatively cooler than the land? Give a reason.

Answer 1

Oceans are comparatively cooler than land because water has a higher heat capacity and is mobile, allowing heat to penetrate to greater depths and mix, so it heats and cools more slowly than land. In contrast, land heats up and cools down quickly since the heat is confined to the surface and does not mix. This means that during the day, the land becomes hotter than the oceans, resulting in the oceans maintaining cooler temperatures comparatively.