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Below is a question with multiple-choice answers. Choose the correct option based on your reasoning.

### Question:
Because water can hold a large amount of heat, which effect do oceans have on nearby land areas?

### Choices:
A. They prevent rapid extreme temperature changes.
B. They form high-pressure areas that cause magma currents.
C. They provide the energy that triggers volcanic events.
D. They lower the freezing point of fresh water.

### Answer:
