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6. Bodies of water have a moderating effect on climate primarily because

(1) water gains heat more rapidly than land does
(2) water surfaces are flatter than land surfaces
(3) water temperatures are always lower than land temperatures
(4) water temperatures change more slowly than land temperatures do



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Final answer:

Water's high specific heat leads to a moderating effect on climate near bodies of water.


Explanation:

Water has a moderating effect on climate primarily because water temperatures change more slowly than land temperatures do. This is due to water's high specific heat, which allows it to absorb and release heat gradually, leading to milder climates near bodies of water.


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