Florida Biology EOC Practice Test

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What is meant by water having a high specific heat?

It can absorb a lot of energy before melting
It can absorb a lot of energy before changing temperature
It heats up quickly but cools down slowly
It releases energy quickly

The correct answer is: It can absorb a lot of energy before changing temperature

Water having a high specific heat means that it can absorb a large amount of heat energy before its temperature changes. This is due to its strong hydrogen bonds, which require a lot of energy to break. Option A is incorrect because melting refers to a substance changing from a solid to a liquid, while specific heat refers to a substance's ability to absorb heat energy. Option C is incorrect because water actually heats up and cools down slowly compared to other substances, due to its high specific heat. Option D is incorrect because releasing energy quickly would mean having a low specific heat, as the substance would quickly reach its boiling point and evaporate.