The specific heat capacity of water is exceptionally high. This property is primarily responsible for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The specific heat capacity of water is exceptionally high. This property is primarily responsible for:
A. Water expanding upon freezing.
B. Water having high surface tension.
C. Water being a good conductor of electricity.
D. The formation of sea breezes and land breezes.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Water has a specific heat capacity of 4184 J/kg·K, which is very high. This means it heats up and cools down much more slowly than land. During the day, land heats faster than the sea, causing air above it to rise and cool air from the sea to rush in (sea breeze). The reverse happens at night (land breeze).

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