Geography
State briefly the impact of water bodies on the climate in coastal areas.
Climate
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The water bodies have a great impact on the climate in coastal areas. Water bodies act as a major source of moisture to the summer monsoons and bring heavy rainfall to the whole area. Such areas experience moderate climate, neither too hot nor too cold.
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