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

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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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response related to water’s high specific heat capacity is:

It allows large bodies of water to moderate local climates.

Water's high specific heat capacity means it can absorb and store large amounts of heat without a significant change in temperature, which helps moderate temperatures in nearby areas.