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Question: Which of the following is related to water’s high specific heat capacity? (1 point)

Answer Choices:

( ) It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.

( ) It causes water to expand when it freezes.

( ) It allows water to heat and cool more quickly than the surrounding land.

( ) It contributes to water's ability to dissolve ionic compounds.

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(X) It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.

Explanation: Water's high specific heat means it absorbs/loses a lot of heat with only small temperature change, so oceans and lakes stabilize nearby climates.