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How does the heat capacity of water contribute to the changes in temperature of coastal areas?(1 point)
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Water cools down rapidly at night.
Water cools down rapidly at night.
Water heats up quickly during the day.
Water heats up quickly during the day.
Water's high heat capacity leads to smaller changes in temperature, creating milder summers and winters.
Water's high heat capacity leads to smaller changes in temperature, creating milder summers and winters.
Coastal areas experience extreme temperature variations.
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The correct response is:
Water's high heat capacity leads to smaller changes in temperature, creating milder summers and winters.
This is because water can absorb and store a significant amount of heat without experiencing a rapid change in temperature, which helps moderate the climate of coastal areas.
