Question

practice it! select the statement(s) describes how or why a locations climate can be affected by its distance from water. it takes water less time to warm up than land. water holds heat much longer than land. places near the coast stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. places far from the coast are hotter in the summer and colder in the winter. water absorbs heat from the sun.

Explanation:

Water has a higher specific - heat capacity than land, meaning it takes longer to warm up and holds heat longer. Coastal areas benefit from the moderating effect of water, staying cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Inland areas, far from water, experience more extreme temperature changes. Water does absorb heat from the Sun, but this alone doesn't fully explain the climate - moderating effect of proximity to water. The statement that water takes less time to warm up than land is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Water holds heat much longer than land.
C. Places near the coast stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
D. Places far from the coast are hotter in the summer and colder in the winter.