Question

multiple choice question
identify a true statement about the heat capacity of water.
it can store a low amount of heat.
it has one of the lowest heat capacities among naturally occurring substances.
it makes it difficult for marine organisms to withstand drastic changes in temperature on land.
it can absorb a lot of heat with a relatively small increase in temperature.

Explanation:

Water has a high - specific heat capacity. This means it can absorb a large amount of heat energy while only experiencing a relatively small increase in temperature. It is not a substance with low heat - storing capacity or one of the lowest heat capacities among natural substances. Also, its high heat capacity helps marine organisms by buffering against temperature changes, not making it difficult for them to withstand changes on land.

Answer:

It can absorb a lot of heat with a relatively small increase in temperature.