The specific heat of water is high; what does this mean?
A) Water has a high density.
B) Water will always be warmer than other materials for the same energy gain or loss.
C) Water absorbs a higher percentage of solar energy than land does.
D) Water must gain or lose large amounts of energy when its temperature changes.
D
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