The Specific Heat of Water Is Greater Than That of Land

question 148

Multiple Choice

The specific heat of water is greater than that of land. This means ________.

• A) water is warmer than land
• B) land is warmer than water
• C) water cools more slowly than does land
• D) land cools more slowly than does water
• E) none of the above

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Dependent Variable

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Multiple Regression Model

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Sample Size

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