What does heat capacity measure?

Which material generally has a higher heat capacity: water or sand?

Why does water take longer to heat up than sand?

If two objects have the same mass but different heat capacities, which one will experience a greater temperature change when the same amount of heat is added?

What unit is commonly used to measure heat capacity?

What is the effect of high heat capacity on temperature change?

Does a substance with high heat capacity heat up quickly or slowly?

Which of these materials generally has a low heat capacity?

Heat capacity is an example of what type of property?

Why is water's high heat capacity important for regulating Earth's climate?