Extreme variation in the ocean's temperature is prevented by seawater's
A) density.
B) transparency.
C) viscosity.
D) specific heat.
E) compressibility.

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Seawater has a high specific heat, meaning that it can absorb and store large amounts of heat energy without its temperature changing significantly. This prevents extreme variations in the ocean's temperature.

Extreme Variation in the Ocean's Temperature Is Prevented by Seawater's