The water contained in earth's oceans has the ability to absorb, hold, and circulate large amounts of heat. which of the following is true about the relationship between the oceans and the earth's climate? a. the oceans have a major effect on climate around the globe. b. the oceans have an effect only on the climate of regions within five miles of the coast. c. the oceans cause the climate of every region on earth to be exactly the same. d. the oceans do not have any affect on earth's climate.