- Large bodies of water (like seas and oceans) moderate the temperature of nearby land. - Water has a high specific heat capacity. - High heat capacity means a substance can absorb/release a large amount of heat with a small temperature change. - Coastal areas are typically more humid, and humid air has a higher heat capacity than dry air.
The temperature variation of land near sea is very less compared to that far from sea. This is due to
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Heat and Thermodynamics (Modes of Heat Transfer (Conduction, Convection, Radiation))
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