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Water is a very important factor for us individually, but its importance stretches further than that. For instance, because water absorbs _______ very well, the oceans help stabilize temperatures around
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Water is a very important factor for us individually, but its importance stretches further than that. For instance, because water absorbs _______ very well, the oceans help stabilize temperatures around the world.

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Water has specific heat. This helps us with homeostasis.

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The answer is heat, water has a high specific heat and is able to carry a lot of energy.
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