Question

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

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

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 low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

large surface area
large surface area

proximity to land

Answer 1

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

1. **a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air** - This allows the ocean to absorb and store large amounts of heat without significantly increasing in temperature.

2. **transparency to electromagnetic radiation** - This property enables sunlight to penetrate the water, allowing heat to be absorbed deeper than just the surface layer.

3. **large surface area** - A larger surface area allows for greater exposure to sunlight, which aids in the absorption of heat.

So, the selected qualities are:
- a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
- transparency to electromagnetic radiation
- large surface area