Which property of water explains its ability to prevent sudden changes in body temperature?
A) cushioning
B) chemical reactant
C) polarity
D) high heat capacity

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High heat capacity refers to the ability of water to absorb and release heat without a significant change in temperature. This property allows water to regulate body temperature by absorbing excess heat produced by metabolic processes in the body and releasing it through sweating or other cooling mechanisms, thus preventing sudden changes in body temperature.

Which Property of Water Explains Its Ability to Prevent Sudden