Coastal Regions Tend to Have More Moderate Climates Than Land-Locked

Question

Coastal regions tend to have more moderate climates than land-locked areas due to the
A)high specific heat of water.
B)heat of vaporization of water.
C)amount of solutes in ocean water.
D)high thermal energy in the atmosphere.
E)latitude on which it is dependent; landmass has no effect.

Accepted Answer

The high specific heat of water allows it to absorb and retain heat from the sun more efficiently than land. This results in more moderate temperatures in coastal regions compared to land-locked areas.