Coastal lands bordering the oceans generally have
A)colder temperatures than lands away from the ocean.
B)more moderate temperature variations than inland areas.
C)more scenery than land in the continental interior.
D)tropical temperatures due to the high heat capacity of water.

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Coastal lands have more moderate temperature variations compared to inland areas due to the ocean's ability to modulate temperature changes. Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb and release heat energy without significant changes in temperature. This helps to keep coastal areas cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter compared to inland areas.

Coastal Lands Bordering the Oceans Generally Have