The influence of water on global temperatures, due to water’s thermal characteristics, prevent broad
swings of temperature during the day and night. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Heat is stored in the ocean during the day and released at night. Liquid water has important
thermostatic balancing effects, an Earth without an ocean would be much colder in winter and hotter in
summer. Information can be found in the section Familiar, Abundant, and Odd.
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a. true b. false