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Choose a Page:How long has there been life in th...How much of the Earth is covered b...Why does seawater taste salty?Is the ocean floor flat?What causes waves?What is an iceberg?Are tidal waves caused by the tides?What are ocean currents?How has the ocean bed been measured?*How does the sea affect the climate?*How do coral reefs form?Are there currents at great depths?Why does the tide come in and go out? How does the sea affect the climate? Water takes longer to warm up and cool down than land does. This has an effect on the air above it. As a result, lands close to the sea have winters that are warmer than those inland, and summers that are cooler. The water cycle   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Earth Chapter: Sea