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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.
Coastal areas experience extreme temperature variations.

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Correct answer: "Water's high heat capacity leads to smaller changes in temperature, creating milder summers and winters."

Explanation: Because water stores and releases heat slowly, oceans and large bodies of water moderate nearby air temperatures, reducing both daily and seasonal extremes along coasts.