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Consider the following statements regarding temperature contrast between land and ocean: 1. The contrast is greater in summer than in winter. 2. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land. Which is correct?
A.
Both statements are correct and 2 explains 1
B.
Both statements are correct but 2 does not explain 1
C.
1 is correct but 2 is incorrect
D.
1 is incorrect but 2 is correct
Explanation:
Both statements are correct and the high specific heat of water explains the lower temperature variation over oceans.