Water effecting Land Climate? Why does the presence of a large body of water moderate the climate of land nearby-making it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter

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In addition to Lorax%26#039;s good answer, bodies of water also evaporate placing water vapor in the atmosphere. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas (like CO2) that effectively insulates the air close to the surface.

The greatest temperature fluctuations are seen in a dessert with no clouds or water vapor overhead. It can go from very hot in the day to quite cool at night. 75% 3 Votes

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• Water is considered a %26#039;thermal heat sink%26#039; - it warms and cools slowly. This allows it to remain cool into the summer and when it finally gets warmer - the seasons change and it%26#039;s heat now helps warm the cooler winter months. 25% 1 Vote