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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Answer 1

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