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

Question

(2 points)
• large surface area
proximity to land
• a high specific heat capacity compared to land or air
• a low evaporation point
transparency to electromagnetic radiation
• Water can be a solid, liquid, or gas at Earth's surface.

Answer 1

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

1. Large surface area - A larger surface area allows the ocean to absorb more heat from the sun.
2. A high specific heat capacity compared to land or air - This means the ocean can absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature.
3. Transparency to electromagnetic radiation - Transparency allows sunlight to penetrate deeper into the water, enabling the ocean to absorb more heat.

The other options do not directly contribute to the ocean's ability to absorb heat as effectively.