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Chapter 9, Problem 21E

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Why will clouds tend to form above either a flat or a mountainous island in the middle of the ocean? (?Hint:? Compare the specific heat capacity of the land with that of the water and the subsequent convection currents in the air.)

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Why will clouds tend to form above either a flat or a mountainous island in the middle of the ocean? (?Hint:? Compare the specific heat capacity of the land with that of the water and the subsequent convection currents in the air.)

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The specific heat of water is greater than that of dry soil(land),therefore water both absorbs and releases heat more slowly than land.lower heat capacity of land often

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