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Which property of water best explains why larger bodies of water can moderate the temperature in the surrounding area?

Which property of water best explains why larger bodies of water can moderate the-example-1
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Water Property

The high specific heat of water makes it possible for large bodies of water to moderate their temperature.

In short, for water to increase its temperature by 1°C, a large amount of heat is required.

Therefore, it can be stated that the correct property is "high specific heat".

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