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What property of water leads to aquatic environments having low fluctuations of temperature throughout the year?

A

High specific heat capacity because covalent bonding restricts molecular motion

B

Low specific heat capacity because covalent bonding restricts molecular motion

C

Low specific heat capacity because hydrogen bonding restricts molecular motion

D

High specific heat capacity because hydrogen bonding restricts molecular motion

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Which characteristic of the ringed seal (Pusa hispida) is a consequence of the viscosity of water?

A

Streamlined body

B

Sharp teeth

C

Claws

D

Lungs

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Which planet in the table falls within the "Goldilocks zone" and may be capable of sustaining extraterrestrial life?

Planet

Temperature /C/{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}

Atmosphere

Gravity / g

Kepler-22b

-11 to 16

unknown

2.4

WASP-39b

750

hydrogen, helium and
other elements

25.0

Gliese 876d

50 to 80

high levels of toxic gases

20.0

Kepler-16b

-100

unknown

0.9

0