Which climate outcome in coastal regions results most directly from the ocean's thermal buffering effect?

💡 Explanation

When solar energy increases, the ocean's thermal mass results in high heat capacity because water’s hydrogen bonds absorb high energy with smaller temperature change, resulting buffered temperature swings. Therefore, a more stable and narrow annual temperature range results, rather than increased storms, rainfall, or CO2 absorption, which are driven by different climate mechanisms.

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