Could a warming trend in Colorado be caused by currents from the Pacific Ocean?

A) No; Colorado is too far away from the ocean.
B) Yes; air currents can move over the mountains.
C) No; ocean currents have a cooling effect.
D) No; the warming effect of the sun overrides the effect of ocean currents on local Colorado weather.


Answer: B

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