How does unique properties of water help to maintain the biosphere?
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- The high heat of vapourization and heat capacity of water are responsible for moderation of climate and body temperature of living organisms.
- Properties like specific heat, thermal conductivity, surface tension, dipole moment and dielectric constant of water have higher values compared to other liquids.
- Plant and animal metabolism requires transportation of ions and molecules. Water (being an universal solvent) serves as an excellent solvent for this purpose.
- Due to these unique properties, water plays a key role in the biosphere.
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