Climate and Weather
The climate of the marine biome is mostly varied. Since it is the largest biome in the world, the climate varies from -40 degrees fahreheit to over 100 degrees. The average temperature is 39 degrees fahrenheit, but it is warmer near the equator where the direct rays of sun can pierce the water and warm it. The coldest is in the north and south poles, where the water is close to freezing if not frozen (Glaciers). Also, the deeper the ocean is, the colder the water will be because the sunlight isn't directly piercing it.
The weather of the marine biome is very harsh, due to the ocean currents. These ocean currents create massive hurricanes and typhoons. Another role in the weather of the marine biome is the wind. The wind over the ocean creates large waves.
Influence of Climate on Life
The weather of the marine biome is very harsh, due to the ocean currents. These ocean currents create massive hurricanes and typhoons. Another role in the weather of the marine biome is the wind. The wind over the ocean creates large waves.
Influence of Climate on Life
Although the climate can be extreme, it has a surprisingly little effect on life. Most life forms have adapted to the ocean. Some life forms use the currents as a form of transportation. Plants have adapted to places deep in the ocean where sunlight doesn't reach. Over all, the life forms in the sea have adapted so that the climate doesn't effect them.
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Rainfall
More than half of the world's rain fall over the ocean for two reasons: One, it's so large, and two, the water cycle runs faster because the biome is made of water. The average yearly precipitation can add up to over 100 inches.