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How does the climate of a coastal location compare to the climate of an inland location at the same latitude?

Coastal locations have cooler summers and colder winters.
Coastal locations have cooler summers and warmer winters.
Coastal locations have warmer summers and colder winters.
Coastal locations have warmer summers and warmer winters.

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Coastal locations have cooler summers and warmer winters.

Explanation: Water has a higher heat capacity and moderates temperature changes, so nearby oceans/oceansides warm more slowly in summer and retain heat into winter, reducing the seasonal temperature range.