Question

large bodies of water help to keep climates from being too hot or too cold because they
a absorb heat when temperatures are cold and slowly release the heat when temperatures get hotter.
b freeze on the surface when the temperatures become too cold.
c constantly absorb heat when temperatures are cold and hot.
d absorb heat when temperatures are warm and slowly release the heat when temperatures get cooler.

Explanation:

Water has a high specific heat capacity. When temperatures are warm, water absorbs heat (helping to prevent over - heating). When temperatures get cooler, water slowly releases the heat (helping to prevent over - cooling). Option A is incorrect as it has the heat absorption and release reversed. Option B only mentions freezing (a limited aspect and not the main heat - regulating mechanism). Option C is incorrect as water does not constantly absorb heat in both cold and hot conditions in the way described for climate regulation.

Answer:

D. absorb heat when temperatures are warm and slowly release the heat when temperatures get cooler.