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  • 11-12-2016
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What property of water explains why large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

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  • 11-12-2016
Water has a very high specific heat. This means that it requires a large amount of heat to raise the temperature of water.

The reason why it has this property is due to water's hydrogen bonding. 
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