Question

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

proximity to land
proximity to land

large surface area
large surface area

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.

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

a low evaporation point

Answer 1

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

1. **Large surface area** - A larger surface area allows for more heat absorption from the sun.
2. **A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air** - Water can absorb more heat without a significant rise in temperature, making it effective at heat storage.
3. **Transparency to electromagnetic radiation** - This allows sunlight to penetrate deeper into the water, enabling more heat absorption.

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