Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

Water is an acid.

Water is a universal solvent.

Water acts as a buffer.

Water has a high heat capacity.

Question

Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

Water is an acid.

Water is a universal solvent.

Water acts as a buffer.

Water has a high heat capacity.

anonymous · Answer

@Gabebro13

cydney_morgan · Answer

Well we know water is not an acid. 

Water is however a universal solvent.

anonymous · Answer

I think @Cydney_Morgan Has this under control. :3

anonymous · Answer

what about water having a high heat capacity

cydney_morgan · Answer

Water has a boiling point, so yes, water does have a high heat capacity.

cydney_morgan · Answer

The presence of hydrogen bonds is what causes water to have a uniquely high heat capacity. These hydrogen bonds increase intermolecular forces between the water molecules.

anonymous · Answer

So The Answer Shall Be B

cydney_morgan · Answer

Yes, I believe so.

anonymous · Answer

i have two more questions

anonymous · Answer

Yup, The answer is B. Good job @_Army_Strong_ and @Cydney_Morgan ! :3

cydney_morgan · Answer

Please just don't be cheating on any tests. :C We are not aloud on help people cheat on tests.