Which qualities of the ocean help it to absorb heat? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)

Question

Responses

large surface area
large surface area

proximity to land
proximity to land

a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1. large surface area - The vast expanse of the ocean provides a large surface area for heat absorption.

2. a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air - Water has a higher specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb and hold more heat than land or air.

3. transparency to electromagnetic radiation - Water is relatively transparent to solar radiation, allowing it to absorb heat from the sun more effectively.