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

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

proximity to land
proximity to land

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

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

transparency to electromagnetic radiation

Answer 1

The three qualities of the ocean that help it to absorb heat are:

1. Large surface area - This allows for more heat to be absorbed from the sun.
2. A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air - This means water can absorb a lot of heat without a significant rise in temperature.
3. Transparency to electromagnetic radiation - This allows sunlight to penetrate deeper into the ocean, which helps in heating the water at various depths.

So the correct answers are:

• Large surface area
• A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
• Transparency to electromagnetic radiation