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प्रश्न
Explain why rivers and lakes do not freeze easily.
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उत्तर
Because water has a large specific heat capacity—that is, it absorbs a lot of heat before chilling down—rivers and lakes do not freeze easily. Also, the freezing process is slowed down by the flow of water and the development of an insulating layer of ice on the surface.
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