SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which of the following explains the impact of the relative location of large bodies of water on regional climate?
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Regions that are located close to large bodies of water have higher levels of humidity and precipitation
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Regions that are located close to a warm ocean tend to have warmer temperatures than they should
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Regions located far away from large bodies of water tend to be much drier
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The large water bodies helps in moderating temperature. Water has a higher heat capacity than soil and rock, so the ocean takes much longer to heat and to cool than the land.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main climate change consequences related to water resources are increases in temperature, shifts in precipitation patterns and snow cover, and a likely increase in the frequency of flooding and droughts.
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