Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 3LTB
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Heat absorbing capacity is the ability of a substance to absorb heat and change its temperature by 1 degree Celsius. This capacity is high in water.
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