The Ocean's Impact On Coastal Peru

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The ocean can affect people living in Coastal Peru greatly. Since the climatic conditions are so dry and temperate, they are great for artifacts. According to Countrystudies.us, “These conditions greatly favor the preservation of delicate archeological remains.” Moreover, the climate is, according to Countrystudies.us, “90 percent in the winter from June to September, when temperatures in Lima average about 16 degrees Celsius.” This is around room temperature, so it isn’t super cold but it’s not that hot either. The ocean has a large impact on Coastal Peru.

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