Question

Briefly talk about the influence of bodies of water, ocean currents, and topography on the precipitation and temperature of terrestrial enviroments

Answer 1

The temperature is effected by mountains, valleys and local topography. These factors effect the movement of air, precipation and temperature.

Topography effect water movement. Mountains are natural barriers They are colder than the surrounding flat areas as the temperature reduces with elevation.

Ocean water evoporates and increases the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air. it forms the rain and storms. The movements of ocean water in a continuous flow form currents. Ocean currents act like conveyer belt and it transports warm water from equator toward the poles. It transports cold water from the poles back to the tropics. By this they regulate global climate. Without currents they will be more extreme temperature and the earth will be less habitable