Which Characteristic of Water Contributes Most to the Relatively Constant

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of water contributes most to the relatively constant temperatures of the oceans?

• A) Water has the ability to ionize slightly.
• B) Water has a high specific heat.
• C) Salt water has low surface tension.
• D) Salt water is denser than freshwater.
• E) Water requires a small amount of heat energy to raise its temperature.

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