Why is the wind coming from the sea cool at the shores?

  • A
    Water has a lower specific heat capacity than land.
  • B
    Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land.
  • C
    The sea is always at a lower temperature than the land.
  • D
    The sea is always at a higher temperature than the land.

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