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Oceans Dominate Earth's Systems

"The oceans' dominance of Earth's systems derives less from the vast expanses they cover than from the unique properties of water for storing heat. The oceans are the most important force shaping Earths climate, by transporting vast amounts of heat thousands of miles." - excerpt from the Environmental Literacy Council web page.

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