Question

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

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.

It causes water to expand when it freezes.
It causes water to expand when it freezes.

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.

Answer 1

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 heat and cool slowly and moderate nearby air temperatures.