Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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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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