A coastal city experiences cooler daytime temperatures than a nearby inland city at the same latitude. Which explanation BEST describes this difference?
A. The land absorbs solar energy faster than water, increasing inland temperatures
B. Water reflects more solar energy than land, cooling coastal areas
C. The atmosphere traps more heat over inland areas than coastal areas
D. Ocean water releases energy only at night, cooling coastal areas during the day
A coastal city experiences cooler daytime temperatures than a nearby inland city at the same latitude. Which explanation BEST describes this difference?
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