Asked by jaun
Which of the following is related to water’s high specific heat capacity?(1 point)
Responses
It contributes to water's ability to dissolve ionic compounds.
It contributes to water's ability to dissolve ionic compounds.
It causes water to expand when it freezes.
It causes water to expand when it freezes.
It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.
It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.
It allows water to heat and cool more quickly than the surrounding land.
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.
Explanation: Water's high specific heat means it absorbs/releases large amounts of heat with little temperature change, so oceans and lakes warm and cool slowly and buffer nearby air temperatures.
Explanation: Water's high specific heat means it absorbs/releases large amounts of heat with little temperature change, so oceans and lakes warm and cool slowly and buffer nearby air temperatures.
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.