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Bodies of water reflect the sun, thus changing the temperature.
Bodies of water reflect the sun, thus changing the temperature.
land near water is at a higher altitude so it is closer to the sun.
land near water is at a higher altitude so it is closer to the sun.
The air over the water affects the air and land nearby.
The air over the water affects the air and land nearby.
Water changes land temperatures where it touches the shoreline.
Water changes land temperatures where it touches the shoreline.
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The best explanation for why the temperature of land near water is different than inland is:
The air over the water affects the air and land nearby.
This is because bodies of water have a moderating effect on temperature. Water heats up and cools down more slowly than land, leading to milder temperatures in coastal areas compared to inland regions.
