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Why is the weather in coastal regions moderate?


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  1. In coastal areas, the land, and sea breeze help to moderate the weather.
  2. Any wind that blows from a water body to land is called a sea breeze.
  3. Any wind that blows from a land to a water body is called a land breeze.
  4. The specific heat capacity of water is very high compared to land, so the heat rays coming from the sun are absorbed by the water bodies, which helps in moderating the weather near coastal areas.

Therefore, the land and sea breeze and specific heat capacity of water help to moderate the temperature in coastal areas.


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