The Annual Range of Surface Temperature Is Greater on Land

question 70

Multiple Choice

The annual range of surface temperature is greater on land than at sea because

• A) the specific heat of water is less than that of land.
• B) the specific heat of water is greater than that of land.
• C) the heat capacity of water is greater than that of land.
• D) the heat capacity of water is less than that of land.
• E) there is more land area in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere.

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