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Which of the following is related to water’s high specific heat capacity?(1 point)
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It allows water to heat and cool more quickly than the surrounding land.
It allows water to heat and cool more quickly than the surrounding land.

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 contributes to water's ability to dissolve ionic compounds.
It contributes to water's ability to dissolve ionic compounds.
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It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.

Explanation: High specific heat means water absorbs/releases large amounts of heat with little change in temperature, so oceans and lakes buffer temperature swings and moderate nearby climates.