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Sunlight carries energy. This energy is absorbed by the oceans in the form of heat. The heat spreads through the ocean and warms the ocean. This heat keeps warm water fish at just the right temperature, which is very important for their survival.
Which method transfers heat from the Sun to the ocean?
Which method spreads heat in the ocean?
Which method transfers heat from the ocean to the fish?
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1) Radiation — sunlight (electromagnetic waves) delivers energy to the ocean surface.
2) Convection — bulk motion of water (currents, mixing) spreads heat through the ocean (with slower conduction also contributing).
3) Conduction — heat passes from the warm water to the fish by direct contact across the water–skin boundary (enhanced by convective flow around the fish).
2) Convection — bulk motion of water (currents, mixing) spreads heat through the ocean (with slower conduction also contributing).
3) Conduction — heat passes from the warm water to the fish by direct contact across the water–skin boundary (enhanced by convective flow around the fish).
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