6. Large bodies of water can absorb and release huge amounts of energy with little fluctuation in temperature, contributing to their ability to moderate climate temperatures. How does heat
capacity contribute to regulating global temperatures? *
(2 Points)
The high heat capacity of water regulates energy levels at the surface of the ocean creating localized
mixing with deeper water
The high heat capacity of water contributes to water's ability to store energy, creating currents that
transport this energy around the globe.
The high heat capacity of water reduces water's ability to store energy, allow water from precipitation and
runoff to easily migrate into ocean currents
The high heat capacity of water prevents it from storing huge amounts of chemical potential energy in
the form of ice at the polar caps