For years, Rita visited her friend's house near the ocean. She noticed that her own home, far from the beach, experiences much greater swings in
temperature. What is the reason for this difference?
A.
The salt content of the ocean air helps combat extreme changes in temperature.
B.
Ocean storms serve as a buffer against temperature extremes.
C.
D.
Large bodies of water, when compared to land, take longer to heat and cool.
Rita is imagining this climate difference. Everything seems nicer at the beach.
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