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प्रश्न
The farmers fill their fields with water in winter. Give reason.
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उत्तर
The farmers fill their fields with water in winter to protect the crops from frost because water due to its high specific heat capacity does not allow the temperature in the surrounding area of plants to fall below 0°C.
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