Unlike a Rock, a Reptile Can Sit in the Hot

question 32

Multiple Choice

Unlike a rock, a reptile can sit in the hot sunshine without its body temperature soaring quickly. This is because the water in its body

• A) is a good solvent.
• B) is a poor solvent.
• C) has a high specific heat.
• D) has a low specific heat.

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