Water - Temperature Control Flashcards
1
Q
What is high latent heat of vaporisation?
A
it takes a lot of energy to break the hydrogen bonds between the molecules
this means evaporation is an effective form of cooling e.g. sweating
2
Q
What is high specific heat capacity?
A
it takes a lot of energy to heat up or cool down water bc of the hydrogen bonds between its molecules
3
Q
What does high specific heat capacity mean for aquatic enviroments?
A
that it remains a relatively stable temperature
4
Q
What are our bodies mostly?
A
water - internal body temperatures change slowly
