Explain how proximity to large bodies of water effects terrestrial temperatures. What does it mean to say the “temperature is moderated”. What does that mean for the distribution of biomes on the globe?

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Explain how proximity to large bodies of water effects terrestrial temperatures. What does it mean to say the “temperature is moderated”. What does that mean for the distribution of biomes on the globe?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1g of substance by 1°C. It varies from substance to substance. Water generally has high specific heat that is it require comparatively large amount of heat to raise the temperature of 1g water by 1°C as compared to other substance. 

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