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 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.

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 means it can absorb and store large amounts of heat without experiencing a significant change in temperature, which helps to moderate temperatures in nearby areas.