Question
Why do areas near large bodies of water tend to not experience large swings in temperature? (2 points)
Group of answer choices
Water is a covalent compound.
Water is a good solvent.
Water has a high specific heat.
Water has a very high surface tension.
Group of answer choices
Water is a covalent compound.
Water is a good solvent.
Water has a high specific heat.
Water has a very high surface tension.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**Water has a high specific heat.**
This means that water can absorb and store a large amount of heat without experiencing a significant change in temperature. As a result, areas near large bodies of water tend to have more moderate temperatures, experiencing less drastic swings between hot and cold compared to inland areas.
**Water has a high specific heat.**
This means that water can absorb and store a large amount of heat without experiencing a significant change in temperature. As a result, areas near large bodies of water tend to have more moderate temperatures, experiencing less drastic swings between hot and cold compared to inland areas.