Water tends to moderate climate. Why is it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer in cities located near the ocean or large lakes?

A
Water has a low specific heat and therefore changes temperature faster than most other substances.

B
Water has a low specific heat and therefore changes temperature slower than most other substances.

C
Water has a high specific heat and therefore changes temperature more slowly than most other substances.

D
Water has a high specific heat and therefore changes temperature more quickly than most other substances.

1 answer

C
Water has a high specific heat and therefore changes temperature more slowly than most other substances.