Aquatic organisms benefit from water's high specific heat because
- A
Water temperatures shift rapidly with sunlight, mirroring daily and seasonal air swings
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Water provides a thermally stable environment, buffering daily and seasonal swings
- C
Water reflects nearly all sunlight, preventing thermal energy from reaching submerged organisms
- D
Water absorbs much less heat than the surrounding air, keeping aquatic habitats permanently cool
Explanation
Stable water temperatures protect aquatic life from rapid thermal shocks.