Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding the Specific Heat

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the specific heat of land and water?

• A)The temperature of water will rise faster than that of land when exposed to the same amount of insolation.
• B)Land surfaces have a higher specific heat than water surfaces.
• C)Water can hold more heat energy than a comparable volume of rock.
• D)Land and water have very similar specific heat values.

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