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

Responses

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

proximity to land
proximity to land

large surface area
large surface area

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

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

1 answer

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

  1. large surface area
  2. transparency to electromagnetic radiation
  3. a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air

These qualities enable oceans to effectively absorb and store heat.