Question

BIOLOGY HELP, PLEASE!

Water helps moderate the climate around large bodies of water. As a result, the temperatures in these areas are milder that inland where the temperatures are more extreme. This is due to water’s ______



a.) Mass


b.) Polar Structure


c.) High Heat Capacity


d.) Low Surface Tension

Answer 1

The correct answer is C, high heat capacity. 

Answer 2

Water is great at moderating climate due to its high heat capacity. Water absorbs heat on hot days to cool the air temperature above it and releases heat at night to warm the air above it. This helps to keep the temperatures more mild and not so extreme.