Because water has a high heat capacity, the water of a large lake may remain liquid in early winter even if the air above it is well below freezing. In this way, lakes can provide moisture and heat to the atmosphere. This phenomenon is most likely to result in
A)warmer, milder winter weather in regions near lakes.
B)inversions.
C)lake-effect storms.
D)katabatic winds.

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Lake-effect storms occur when cold air moves over warmer lake waters, picking up moisture and heat, which can lead to increased precipitation and storms downwind of the lake.

Because Water Has a High Heat Capacity, the Water of a Large