Question

The dramatic temperature changes on the moon between day and night are not seen on the earth because of what property of water?

A) excellent solvent
B) less dense as a solid
C) high heat capacity
D) All of the above contribute.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) high heat capacity

Water has a high heat capacity, which means it can absorb and retain a large amount of heat energy without experiencing a significant change in temperature. This property helps regulate Earth's temperature and prevents rapid temperature changes between day and night. The oceans, in particular, play a crucial role in storing and releasing heat, contributing to the moderation of temperature on Earth. The other properties mentioned (excellent solvent and less dense as a solid) are unrelated to the specific question about the temperature changes on the moon.