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

large surface area
large surface area

transparency to electromagnetic radiation
transparency to electromagnetic radiation

proximity to land
proximity to land

a low evaporation point
a low evaporation point

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

Answer 1

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

1. **a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air** - Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature.

2. **large surface area** - The vast surface area of the ocean allows it to absorb heat from the sun over a larger area.

3. **transparency to electromagnetic radiation** - Water's transparency allows sunlight to penetrate and warm the water below the surface.

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