In science class, the students planned and conducted an investigation to learn about specific heat capacity. They collected data and created the following data table:


Data Table
Material | Specific heat capacity (cal/g/°C)
Dry soil | 0.2
Water | 1
Oil | 0.4

Use these data and the concept of hydrogen bonding to explain why water has such a high specific heat capacity. Then, apply this idea to explain why coastal areas and those near large bodies of water have much more moderate climates than inland areas.