There are several properties of water that make earth a suitable environment for life, including water's high boiling point and high heat capacity. which best explains why this characteristic of water is important for marine life? (marine biology) 30 a. it allows water to remain in its liquid form even at relatively high temperatures. b. it allows water to vaporize easily, powering the water cycle. c. it allows water to be denser, making it easy for living organisms to move through. d. it allows water to resist freezing and thawing cycles. explain why you chose that answer