The air on the East Coast of the United States feels very different from the air on the West Coast. The West Coast borders the Pacific Ocean, which is a cold body of water. The East Coast borders the Atlantic Ocean, a body of water affected by a warm ocean current that comes up from the Gulf of Mexico. Which of the following statements describes how these different ocean currents most likely affect the atmosphere along the coastal areas of the U. S.? A. There are fewer clouds along the east coast.

B. There is higher humidity along the east coast.

C. There are more storms along the west coast in the summer.

D. There is more evaporation along the west coast in the summer.