Question

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how do bodies of water affect climates near them?

a. they cause greater temperature swings.

b. they cool them.

c. they warm them.

d. they cause smaller temperature swings.

Explanation:

Bodies of water have a high specific heat capacity, meaning they can absorb and release large amounts of heat without a significant change in temperature. This moderates the climate near them, leading to smaller temperature swings (less extreme hot and cold) compared to areas far from water. Option A is incorrect as water moderates, not increases, temperature swings. Options B and C are too simplistic; water can cool in summer and warm in winter overall, but the key effect is reducing temperature variability (smaller swings).

Answer:

D. They cause smaller temperature swings.