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How does the high specific heat of water help maintain the temperature of earth?

A. By heating and cooling more slowly than land or air
B. By heating and cooling faster than land or air
C. By heating faster but cooling more slowly than land or air

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Answer:

By heating and cooling more slowly than land or air

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Out of the following choices given, the high specific heat of water helps maintain the temperature of earth is by eating and cooling more slowly than land or air. The correct answer is A. 
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