Question

Describe how water regulates the temperature of the Earth so that it is moderate
and not too hot or too cold.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Water takes much longer than air to heat up, and also longer to cool, because it has much higher specific heat. Thus, on hot days, water (oceans, lakes, and rivers) absorbs heat, keeping the air somewhat cooler. When the air gets cool, however, water slowly releases heat to the atmosphere, raising air temperatures.