2.Large bodies of water can absorb and release huge amounts of energy with little fluctuation in temperature, contributing to their ability to moderate climate temperatures. How does heat capacity contribute to regulating global temperatures? a. The high heat capacity of water regulates energy levels at the surface of the ocean, creating localized mixing with deeper water.

b. The high heat capacity of water prevents it from storing huge amounts of chemical potential energy in the form of ice at the polar caps.

c. The high heat capacity of water contributes to water’s ability to store energy, creating currents that transport this energy around the globe.

d. The high heat capacity of water reduces water’s ability to store energy, allow water from precipitation and runoff to easily migrate into ocean currents.