Question
Water has a moderating effect on climate. What accounts for the warmer winters and cooler summers in cities situated near the ocean or large lakes?
A. Due to its low specific heat, water undergoes temperature changes more gradually compared to most other substances.
B. Due to its low specific heat, water undergoes temperature changes more rapidly than the majority of other substances.
C. Due to its high specific heat, water undergoes temperature changes more rapidly than most other substances.
D. Due to its high specific heat, water experiences temperature changes at a slower rate than most other substances.
A. Due to its low specific heat, water undergoes temperature changes more gradually compared to most other substances.
B. Due to its low specific heat, water undergoes temperature changes more rapidly than the majority of other substances.
C. Due to its high specific heat, water undergoes temperature changes more rapidly than most other substances.
D. Due to its high specific heat, water experiences temperature changes at a slower rate than most other substances.
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**D. Due to its high specific heat, water experiences temperature changes at a slower rate than most other substances.**
Water's high specific heat means that it can absorb and store large amounts of heat without experiencing significant changes in temperature. As a result, coastal areas are moderated by the presence of large bodies of water, which helps to keep winters warmer and summers cooler compared to areas further inland.
**D. Due to its high specific heat, water experiences temperature changes at a slower rate than most other substances.**
Water's high specific heat means that it can absorb and store large amounts of heat without experiencing significant changes in temperature. As a result, coastal areas are moderated by the presence of large bodies of water, which helps to keep winters warmer and summers cooler compared to areas further inland.