Geography GCSE
Thermal Capacity
What Thermal Capacity means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Thermal Capacity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The ability of a substance to store heat. The ocean has a higher thermal capacity than land.
Topics that use Thermal Capacity
- The UK has a distinct climate which has changed over time (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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