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In one to two sentences, explain how the shorelines can affect weather

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because the ocean releases heat more slowly than land, coastal areas tend to be more temperate. Upwelling in many coastal regions provides a cool contrast in air temperature over the ocean and land that is conducive to frequent summer fog.

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