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Oceans and Climate Quick Check
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Which qualities of the ocean help it to absorb heat? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
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Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface.
Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface.
transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation
a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
large surface area
large surface area
proximity to land
proximity to land
a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point
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The three correct answers that describe the qualities of the ocean that help it absorb heat are:
1. **Transparency to electromagnetic radiation** – This allows sunlight to penetrate the water and heat it.
2. **A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air** – This means the ocean can store more heat without a significant increase in temperature.
3. **Large surface area** – A larger surface area allows for more heat absorption from the sun.
So the correct responses are:
- Transparency to electromagnetic radiation
- A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
- Large surface area
1. **Transparency to electromagnetic radiation** – This allows sunlight to penetrate the water and heat it.
2. **A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air** – This means the ocean can store more heat without a significant increase in temperature.
3. **Large surface area** – A larger surface area allows for more heat absorption from the sun.
So the correct responses are:
- Transparency to electromagnetic radiation
- A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
- Large surface area