Select the correct answer. for years, rita visited her friend's house near the ocean. she noticed that her own home, far from the beach, experiences much greater swings in temperature. what is the reason for this difference? a. the salt content of the ocean air combat extreme changes in temperature. b. ocean storms serve as a buffer against temperature extremes. c. rita is imagining this climate difference. everything seems nicer at the beach. d. large bodies of water, when compared to land, take longer to heat and cool.

Which of the following would not be considered a geographic impact on the history of middle and south america? a. the relative geographic isolation of the americas meant that they would be more susceptible to european diseases. b. ernesto “che” guevara's trip throughout south america inspired him to become a revolutionary. c. the tropical climate of north america has encouraged many south american countries to produce goods there. d. the proximity of the united states to middle and south america has strengthened its relationship to the region.