Question

The lower atmosphere is mostly warmed by radiated heat from Earth's surface. However, water heats up and cools down more slowly than land. Knowing this, which of the following statements is most likely true?

Answer 1

Based on the fact that water heats up and cools down more slowly than land, it is likely that the statement "Coastal areas experience milder temperatures compared to inland areas" is true. This is because bodies of water, such as oceans or large lakes, tend to moderate temperatures in nearby coastal regions by absorbing and releasing heat more slowly than land surfaces.