One reason land masses affect the development of belts of atmospheric pressure is because ____.
A)land masses are consistently warmer than the oceans year-round
B)of the evaporation from lakes and streams
C)land masses cause Coriolis deflection
D)land masses are drier
E)of the differential heating of land and water

Question

One reason land masses affect the development of belts of atmospheric pressure is because ____. ​
A)land masses are consistently warmer than the oceans year-round
B)of the evaporation from lakes and streams
C)land masses cause Coriolis deflection
D)land masses are drier
E)of the differential heating of land and water

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Land masses and bodies of water absorb and release heat at different rates, leading to differential heating. This differential heating affects atmospheric pressure patterns, as areas of differing temperatures influence the movement and density of air masses.

One Reason Land Masses Affect the Development of Belts of Atmospheric