Question

7. August 14 was a typical August day in the area, where the average low is 16C and the average high is 27C. Compare the change in average air temperature to the change in water temperature at a 2 meter depth for August 14. Relate the difference between air and water temperature change to a property of water.

Answer 1

The water temperature changes at a a slower speed than the temperature of the air. This is because water has a higher heat capacity than air does.