Which Of The Following Phenomena Is Most Likely Due To The High Specific Heat Capacity Of Water?

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Which Of The Following Phenomena Is Most Likely Due To The High Specific Heat Capacity Of Water?

a. A lizard, called the "Jesus lizard," can run across the surface of liquid water for short distances. b. Lakes and rivers freeze from the top, not the bottom. c. Adding salt to snow makes it melt. d. The temperature of the Santa Monica Bay, off the coast of Los Angeles, fluctuates less than the air temperature throughout the year. e. All of the above are due to the high specific heat capacity of water.
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d. The temperature of the Santa Monica Bay, off the coast of Los Angeles, fluctuates less than the air temperature throughout the year.

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