Question

question 7 of 10
which of the following is the reason that your feet are burned by sand on a beach, but cooled by the ocean just a few feet away?
a. waters high specific heat
b. waters low freezing point
c. waters high surface tension
d. waters high boiling point

Explanation:

Specific heat is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance. Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb a large amount of heat without a significant temperature increase. Sand has a lower specific - heat, so it heats up quickly under the sun. Thus, the ocean remains cooler while the sand gets hot.

Answer:

A. Water's high specific heat