Quiz: Heat Capacity and Latent Heat of Vaporisation
AQA 7402 A-Level Biology
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Welcome! You've already studied ATP, energy coupling, and the properties of water in biology. Now, let's build on that knowledge with a focus on heat capacity and latent heat of vaporisation, key properties that explain water's biological importance.
What does a high specific heat capacity of water mean?
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Which of the following biological processes rely on water's high latent heat of vaporisation? (Select all that apply)
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Water's high {{blank0}} heat capacity is essential because it allows aquatic environments to maintain a stable {{blank1}}.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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What makes water uniquely suited to supporting life? (Select all that apply.)
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The high {{blank0}} heat capacity of water allows it to buffer changes in environmental temperature, while its high latent heat of {{blank1}} helps organisms with cooling mechanisms like sweating.
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