In general,temperatures along an ocean coastline vary less than temperatures 100 miles inland.This moderation of temperatures along coastlines is because

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Ocean temperatures have a high heat capacity, meaning they change temperature more slowly than the surrounding air. As a result, coastal areas experience a moderating effect on temperature as they are kept cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter by the cooler/warmer ocean temperatures. Inland areas, however, have a larger range of temperature due to the absence of this moderating factor.

In General,temperatures Along an Ocean Coastline Vary Less Than Temperatures