Water stores heat much longer than other substances do, allowing organisms to
a. heat themselves through evaporation.
b. maintain a stable internal temperature.
c. dissolve nonpolar compounds.
d. maintain surface tension.
Answer: b. maintain a stable internal temperature.
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