1. How do the two specific heat values of glass and water differ? Why does this explain your different experiences with hot sand and cool water? 2. How does specific heat relate to conduction and insulation?
3. What materials would you expect to have high specific heat values? What materials would you expect to have low specific heat values? Why?
4. How does the specific heat of water play a role in keeping Earth’s temperature within a range that sustains life?