Which of the following explains why the temperature of land near water is different than inland?

Question

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• 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.
The air over the water affects the air and land nearby.
• Water changes land temperatures where it touches the shoreline.

Answer 1

The correct 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.

Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it heats up and cools down more slowly than land. This leads to more moderate temperatures in coastal areas compared to inland areas. The air over the water retains some of this temperature stability and can influence the temperatures of the land nearby.