Question

Which statements are true based on specific heat? Check all that apply.

Land heats up/cools down faster than water.

Regions with moderate climates often have large bodies of water surrounding them.

Water boils quicker than alcohol or ether.

Answer 1

True:
- Land heats up/cools down faster than water. (Land has a much lower specific heat than water, so its temperature changes more quickly for the same heat input/loss.)
- Regions with moderate climates often have large bodies of water surrounding them. (Water's high specific heat moderates temperature swings, producing milder coastal climates.)

False:
- Water boils quicker than alcohol or ether. (Water has a higher specific heat — and generally a higher boiling point and larger heat of vaporization — so it takes more energy/time to reach and undergo boiling than many alcohols or ethers.)