Question

The unequal heating rates of India’s land and water are caused by

(1) land having a higher density than water
(2) water having a higher density than land
(3) land having a higher specific heat than water
(4) water having a higher specific heat than land

Answer 1

After studying the map posted by you above, the unequal heating rates of India's land and water are caused by the water having a higher specific heat than the land itself. The correct answer choice is number 4.