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When the temperature on Earth drops abruptly, the land cools down faster than the sea.

Which property of water allows water to be resistant to sudden temperature changes?


choose 1 answer:


-density


-surface tension


-high specific heat capacity


-adhesion

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Answer: density

Step-by-step explanation:

Water's high heat capacity is a property caused by hydrogen bonding among water molecules.

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Answer:

High specific heat capacity

Step-by-step explanation:

Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means that it requires a lot of energy to raise the temperature of water.

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