Which of the following can be attributed to water's high specific heat?

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Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb and release heat more slowly than air. This means that a river heats up more slowly than the air around it, helping to regulate the temperature of the surrounding environment.

Answer: D 
 Water's high specific heat also means that it takes longer to heat up or cool down. This is why sugar dissolves faster in hot tea than in iced tea, as the hot water allows the sugar molecules to move more quickly and be more available for dissolving.

Therefore, both B and D can be attributed to water's high specific heat.

Which of the Following Can Be Attributed to Water's High