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cdr_15

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on: Jul 22, 2018
How does the presence of large bodies of water affect the temperature of nearby land?
 
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Question 2

A hank of wool is equal to 560 yards of yarn that theoretically can be woven from one
  pound of scoured wool.
 
  A. True B. False


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A large body of water absorbs heat in summer and radiates it in winter, thus moderating temperature. Temperatures of adjacent land will be cooler in summer and warmer in winter than land farther away.

Answer to Question 2

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