Specific heat of organic matter is______?

Correct answer: A. 0.44

  • A. 0.44
  • B. 0.33
  • C. 0.22
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Organic matter has a specific heat of about 0.44 cal g⁻¹ °C⁻¹, higher than most mineral soil constituents because it stores more heat per unit mass.

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