Biology - Study Guide
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321501561
Author: Martha R. Taylor
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 52, Problem 2TYK
Oceans and lakes have a moderating effect on the climate of adjacent land areas. Ultimately, this effect results from
- a. the large surface area of oceans and lakes.
- b. reflection of sunlight from water onto land.
- c. the polarity of covalent bonds in water molecules.
- d. the saturation of adjacent land with water.
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