<span>D. There would be much less precipitation and evaporation.
Much of the precipitation comes from the evaporation of water from the ocean and posterior condensations into clouds that go over the mountains. If the mountains were to be far from the ocean, there would be much less precipitation and, therefore, evaporation also. </span>
<span>Tides and currents carry nutrients, moderate temperatures, and influence conditions in numerous ecosystems. The relationship between society and tides and currents is obvious as coastal cities built to withstand prescribed levels of tidal surge are now being impacted by record breaking tidal surges, and the building of solid coastal structures do not allow waves to dissipate energy on land but deflect their energy to other coastal areas along the shore.
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Out of the choices given, the conclusion that can be made is that in both cases, societies were brought into contact through trade. The cultural exchanges that went along with that trade enriched those societies. The correct answer is C.
